apache / apache/netbeans

Locate the java file opened in the editor under the dependent libraries in the project explorer

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Description

### Description

Opening a class type by search in the vscode editor is not synchronizing the project explorer if that class is part of project dependencies or JDK.

### Use case/motivation

It will be great to locate a class file from the JDK or dependent libraries under the project explorer when opened in the vscode editor.

### Related issues

_No response_

### Are you willing to submit a pull request?

No

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Research direction

Start by tracing how the VS Code editor synchronizes with the project explorer when a Java class is opened from project dependencies or the JDK. Done means that opening such a class locates it under the appropriate dependency or JDK entry in the project explorer.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
developer-experience
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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