How to enable error reporting for Java in Visual Studio Code?

Question

When I am writing code in Java language using VS Code, I am unable to to get in-editor instant error reporting for errors (squiggles).

I want to get errors reported before compiling or running my code. Can anyone tell me the correct settings which I can use to get error reporting before running or compiling the code (written in Java), not just in C or C++.

I am unable to find the correct option in VS Code of this setting for Java language.

Answer 1

Language Support for Java Extension

Please make sure you installed and enabled Language support for Java ™ for Visual Studio Code extension for Visual Studio Code. The extension should be enabled automatically, when you open your first Java file in the editor.

From the extension's Features section:

As-you-type reporting of parsing and compilation errors

I reckon this feature you are referring when you mention squiggles.

Extension Pack for Java

For a better developer experience, I would like to suggest to install the Extension Pack for Java, which is a collection of useful extensions, curated by Microsoft.

This pack also includes the Language Support for Java Extension, mentioned at the beginning of my answer.

Happy coding!