- Download Java Developer Kit from: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/java/java-tutorial
- Run the installation. On windows 10 java will unpack to:
C:\Users\vkisf\AppData\Local\Programs\AdoptOpenJDK\jdk-11.0.8.10-hotspot\bin - Pull up VSCode and download the
Java Extension Pack - Create a new project
- 4.1) Via Explorer, create a new folder and place a
.javafile in it for vsCode to regonize that this project is a java project
4.2) Via Command Palette (ctrl + shift + p) and look for Java: Create Java Project
- To add external libraries, search for the
.jarfiles from: jar-download.com
- 5.1) Add them to your project via:
Explorer > Java Projects > FolderName > Referenced Libraries that's located in the bottom left corner. Hit the + sign next to Referenced Libraries and select the
.jarfiles