Visual Studio Code has introduced partial support for Javac as the underlying compiler for Java, in collaboration with Red Hat and Microsoft. This change aims to improve developer experience with timely support for new Java features and better alignment with build tools like Maven and Gradle. Although disabled by default, users can enable it through specific settings. The update promises more accurate Java specification compliance, faster feature support, and reduced maintenance overhead. Future improvements will enhance usability, performance, and start-up experience, and the work is being integrated upstream into the JDT project.
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