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Building a Java application in Visual Studio Code

An IDE (Integrated Development Environment) allows you to quickly program applications by providing
multiple utilities for code development, testing, debugging features, etc. Given the increasing popularity
of Visual Studio Code as a universal IDE, you can easily develop your first Java project by installing the
Oracle Java Platform Extension.

Setup

The Oracle Java Platform Extension is available on Visual Studio Code Marketplace. You can install it
directly from Visual Studio Code by going through the Code menu: Code > Settings > Extensions.

Leverage the command palette to create a new project View > Command Palette > Java: New Project or
open a folder with existing Maven ([Link]) or Gradle project files ([Link], [Link]).
Let's create a new Maven project by going through the menu View > Command Palette >Java: New
Project and selecting the Java with Maven option. You will see a prompt asking you to specify a directory
where you wish to save your project (eg: concatenate) and then enter a package name.

The extension will create a basic [Link] and a default directory structure for a Maven project with the
source folder defined. The [Link] file is a single configuration file that contains the majority of
information required to build the project.

If no JDK is present in your system then the extension can help you obtain one. In the Visual Studio Code
menu select View > Command Palette > Download, install, and Use JDK and choose to install one of the
JDKs listed there or point the extension to the binaries of an existing JDK on your operating system. This
action will update your user settings. When you would like to use a different JDK, access View >
Command Palette > Preferences:Open User Settings (JSON) and manually update
the [Link] setting.
NOTE

The extension requires a minimum of JDK 11.

You can build, run, and debug your project with the same JDK that runs the Oracle Java Platform
extension. The extension searches for a JDK in the following locations:

 [Link]

 [Link]

 JDK_HOME environment variable

 JAVA_HOME environment variable

 current system path

Next, let's explore the generated project.

Project Explorer

You can visualize your project in Visual Studio Code's explorer. The goal of the concatenate project is to
provide the intersection of 2 lists. Your program should receive the lists as arguments and calculate their
intersection. Let's add the following code to achieve that in the [Link] class:

public class Concatenate {

public static void main(String[] args) {

if ([Link] < 2) {

[Link]("You need to provide 2 lists as arguments. You provided " + [Link]);

throw new UnsupportedOperationException("You need to provide 2 lists as arguments");

List<Integer> firstSeries = [Link](args[0].split(",")).stream()

.map(Integer::valueOf).collect([Link]());

List<Integer> secondSeries = [Link](args[1].split(",")).stream()


.map(Integer::valueOf).collect([Link]());

List<Integer> elements = extractCommonElements(firstSeries, secondSeries);

[Link](elements);

public static List<Integer> extractCommonElements(List<Integer> list1, List<Integer> list2) {

Set<Integer> intersection = new HashSet<>(list1);

[Link](list2);

if ([Link](0).equals([Link](0))) {

[Link]([Link](0));

if ([Link]([Link]() - 1).equals([Link]([Link]() - 1))) {

[Link]([Link]([Link]() - 1));

return [Link]().toList();

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In addition to Visual Studio Code's explorer, the Oracle Java Platform extension offers Project
Explorer that contains an overview of the project structure. This feature aims to simplify Java package
structure navigation.
You can use it to clean, compile, test, debug, and execute your Maven/Gradle Java projects.

Debugger and Launch Configurations

The Oracle Java Platform Extension launch configuration supports debugging and running Java
applications using JDK11 or newer. You can invoke the launch configuration/debugger when you
select Run main | Debug main code lense or from the Run and Debug activity panel.
Both launch and debugger configurations support the following actions:

 Pause

 Step over

 Step into

 Step out

 Restart

 Stop/Disconnect

In the Run and Debug view you can customize your launch configurations by choosing Java+ from the
dropdown list and then click the run icon.

Common questions

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A developer might choose Visual Studio Code for its lightweight nature, extensive extension marketplace, and robust Java support through the Oracle Java Platform Extension, which facilitates efficient project management from development to debugging. However, potential limitations include less out-of-the-box functionality compared to more specialized Java IDEs like IntelliJ IDEA, requiring more initial setup to match feature sets tailored specifically to Java .

Manually updating the jdk.jdkhome setting in Visual Studio Code is necessary when you need to switch between different JDK versions or adjust the setup to match specific project requirements. This action affects the runtime and compatibility of your Java applications, ensuring that they are executed with the designated JDK, which may be essential for leveraging specific Java features or libraries .

To set up a Maven project using the Oracle Java Platform Extension, you install the extension from the Visual Studio Code Marketplace through the 'Code > Settings > Extensions' menu, then use 'View > Command Palette > Java: New Project' to initiate a new Maven project. The pom.xml file, generated as part of this setup, serves as a single configuration file containing information required to build the project, such as dependencies and project metadata .

Using Maven/Gradle project structures is crucial as they enable standardized project organization, dependency management, and build automation, facilitating efficient development processes. In Visual Studio Code, the Oracle Java Platform Extension leverages these tools to support best practices in Java development, providing a robust framework for project compilation, testing, and execution, thereby enhancing productivity and consistency in managing Java applications .

Configuring a JDK is crucial as it provides the runtime environment required to build and run Java applications. In Visual Studio Code, you can download, install, and specify a JDK using 'View > Command Palette > Download, install, and Use JDK'. The Oracle Java Platform Extension requires a minimum of JDK 11. Proper JDK setup ensures compatibility with the extension and allows smooth project building and debugging .

The `extractCommonElements` method in the Concatenate.java class identifies and returns the intersection of two integer lists. It uses a HashSet to retain elements present in both lists. Additionally, it checks the first and last elements of both lists to ensure any equal start or end elements are included in the intersection. The result is then converted back into a List and returned .

The Oracle Java Platform Extension in Visual Studio Code offers comprehensive debugging capabilities, including launching and pausing applications, stepping over, into, and out of code, and restarting or stopping the process. These are accessible via the 'Run main | Debug main' code lens or the 'Run and Debug' activity panel. These features facilitate efficient identification and fixing of bugs in Java applications .

Visual Studio Code serves as a universal IDE that allows developers to quickly program Java applications by offering multiple utilities for code development, testing, and debugging. The Oracle Java Platform Extension can be installed to facilitate Java project creation with integrated tools like Maven for building, running, and debugging applications. These features enhance coding efficiency and project management .

The Project Explorer in Visual Studio Code provides a comprehensive overview of the Java package structure, simplifying navigation across the project files. It supports actions such as cleaning, compiling, testing, debugging, and executing Maven/Gradle projects. This feature streamlines project management by offering an organized view and access to essential project tasks .

The Visual Studio Code extension searches for a JDK in several locations: jdk.jdkhome, java.home, JDK_HOME environment variable, JAVA_HOME environment variable, and the current system path. This flexibility is significant as it accommodates varying user configurations and preferences, ensuring that the required JDK can be easily identified and used across different system setups, promoting a hassle-free development experience .

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