Microsoft introduced a new installer to make it easier to code with the No. 1 programming language, Java, in the No. 1 development environment, Visual Studio Code.

VS Code combines impressive Java support with first-class support for JavaScript and other stacks, making a compelling alternative to traditional IDEs. Let’s try it with Spring and Svelte.

This post explains how to install Java or check which version is running on your machine. Install on any OS, and learn about the JDK.

How to install Java on your computer To run Java apps, open JAR files or compile some source code into bytecode you’ll need to install Java. To download and install Java on Windows, MacOS or Ubuntu, ...

Microsoft updates Java extensions for Visual Studio Code to make life easier for Java developers.