microsoft / microsoft/multilspy

[Bug] Flaky EclipseJDTLS process

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Description

The Java Language Server Eclipse JDT.LS sometimes crashes, leading to flaky tests (as well as runtime). Example: https://github.com/microsoft/multilspy/actions/runs/12347587277/job/34454930202#step:5:63

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start with the linked GitHub Actions failure at step 5:63 and trace how the Eclipse JDT.LS process is started and monitored. Done means the language server no longer crashes in a way that causes flaky tests or runtime failures.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java, python
Domain
devtools, testing-qa
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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