Table of Contents

1. Gradle Update
2. Improved Debugging Experience
3. Latest Wizard Experience
4. Enhanced User Experience
5. Installing the Java Extension Pack
6. Feedback and Suggestions
7. Resources

1. Gradle Update

• The Gradle for Java plugin has been added to the Java extension pack, providing better Gradle support.
• The plugin architecture has been optimized to reduce memory consumption and improve performance.
• Debugging tests can now be delegated to Gradle for consistent test execution.

2. Improved Debugging Experience

• Debugging tests can now be done through Gradle, enhancing the debugging capabilities in Visual Studio Code.

3. Latest Wizard Experience

• The wizard experience in the Java extension pack has been updated to provide a better onboarding experience.
• Users can now learn how to access code and source code operations through these steps.

4. Enhanced User Experience

• Source code operations can now be triggered through Quick Actions, providing shortcuts for quick code changes.
• Quick Actions in the editor area now include shortcuts for source code operations.

5. Installing the Java Extension Pack

• To utilize all the features mentioned above, download and install the Extension Pack for Java on Visual Studio Code.
• For Spring developers working with Spring Boot, installing the Spring Boot extension pack provides specialized development experience.

6. Feedback and Suggestions

• Feedback and suggestions are essential for shaping the future updates of Java on Visual Studio Code.
• Various ways to provide feedback include filling out surveys, leaving comments, creating issues on GitHub, or sending emails.

7. Resources

• Learn more about Java on Visual Studio Code.
• Explore Java tutorials on Visual Studio Code.