microsoft / microsoft/vscode-java-debug

Support launch a maven goal/gradle task via launch configuration

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ai-triaged buildtool enhancement feature request launch
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Description

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Currently there is no way to launch a Maven goal or Gradle task via the VS Code launch configuration, which is supported in other Java IDE.

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Research direction

The issue names VS Code launch configuration support and Maven goals or Gradle tasks, but no files or tests. Start by tracing the launch-configuration entry point and compare the requested behavior with other Java IDEs. Done means a launch configuration can run and debug a Maven goal or Gradle task.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java, typescript, vscode
Domain
developer-experience, tooling
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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