Vscode-java: Hi. Can someone tell me how to import a library in VScode?

[ghost]

I just switched to VS Code from IntelliJ.

But I couldn't figure out how to import a jar in VSCode? I'm using it as a library.

I have some libraries, for example, Junit.

Operating System: Mac Sierra
JDK version: 1.8.0_131

Thank you.

[gorkem]

Duplicate of #346

[fbricon]

See https://github.com/redhat-developer/vscode-java/issues/346#issuecomment-346698654

[ghost]

Hi. I'm confused. So what I need is a .classpath. But it's not an Eclipse project.

Is there a way to generate .classpath file? or I have to manually create one?

[fbricon]

Try https://www.jetbrains.com/help/idea/exporting-an-intellij-idea-project-to-eclipse.html

[ghost]

Hi fbricon,

Thanks for the quick reply.
I just tried to manually create .classpath file. It didn't work.
The link isn't answering my question.

So for example, I've just created a .java file in VSCode.
Now I want to import an external library. So I can have this line of code working: import org.junit.Test;

I kind of feel this is a silly question. But I just can't figure out how to make it work.

Thank you for your help. :)

[ghost]

So if I understand this right, I need .project and .classpath to make it work.

[fbricon]

yes, both are required. Please check https://github.com/redhat-developer/vscode-java/files/1500211/test_vs_code2.zip see how the jar needs to be referenced in .classpath.

Using a Maven or Gradle project can be very simple to get started, instead of aiming for the Eclipse route. And it'll make your project IDE agnostic.

[ghost]

Cool!! Thanks for the example code. It works. Basically, all I need is to start a project in Eclipse. I will try Maven tomorrow. It is so weird that VS Code supports Eclipse, Maven, and Gradle, but IntelliJ is not included.

I have one more question. The Junit still doesn't work in VS Code. Other libraries are fine.
I have Java Test Runner installed. But when I click Run Test, it shows this (below in the photo). But the same project works fine in Eclipse.

Do you have any idea how to fix it?

[FabianoTerdenge]

and how do you use the .jar in visual studio code ?

[lispercat]

Is it still the same manual process now (to update .classpath file)?