

Open VS Code and click on the Extensions icon in the left-hand menu bar.Ģ. You can enable and disable any extension as per your requirements.ġ.

In addition to the Java Extension Pack, you can install the Spring BootĮxtension Pack to enable Spring Boot development features. Developers who work with Spring Boot may find the Spring Boot Extension Pack to be more useful, while developers who work with Java more generally may find the Java Extension Pack to be more useful. The Java Extension Pack provides a broad range of tools and features for Java development, while the Spring Boot Extension Pack provides a more focused set of tools and features for Spring Boot development. Step 3: Install Spring Boot Extension Pack Once the installation is complete, you will need to reload VS Code to activate

You can see after installation is done, it can view in the INSTALLED section. Click on the "Install" button next to the Java Extension Pack option. These include the 'Language Support for Java' extension from Red Hat along with the 'Debugger for Java', 'Test Runner for Java', 'Maven for Java', 'Project Manager for Java', and 'Visual Studio Intellicode' extensions from Microsoft.3. For example, installation of the ‘Extension Pack for Java’ from Microsoft should preclude installation of any other Java extensions in the store.Īdditionally, the 'Extension Pack for Java' is a meta-package that will include multiple additional extensions Microsoft recommends for Java development.

Additionally, ONLY install extensions that are verified (blue check mark) as being published by Microsoft or Red Hat:Īs a general recommendation, avoid installing Java extensions from different vendors. If there is a need or interest in installing extensions for Java within VS Code, ensure testing of the compilation steps covered in the course materials works PRIOR to reinstalling any VS Code extensions for Java. While it’s generally recommended to avoid extensions while beginning Java development, they can become helpful as development skills improve.įor CSE and CSB Courses, ensure steps covered in the course materials work appropriately before introducing VS Code extensions.
