I can tell you for Windows.
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Install Java Extension Pack and Code Runner Extension from VS Code Extensions.
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Edit your java home location in VS Code settings, “
java.home“:"C:\\Program Files\\Java\\jdk-9.0.4". -
Check if javac is recognized in VS Code internal terminal. If this check fails, try opening VS Code as administrator.
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Create a simple Java program in Main.java file as:
public class Main {
public static void main(String[] args) {
System.out.println("Hello world");
}
}
Note: Do not add package in your main class.
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Right click anywhere on the java file and select run code.
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Check the output in the console.
Done, hope this helps.