microsoft / microsoft/vscode-java-pack

Expose the import order setting in the format preview page

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Dominant language
TypeScript
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Description

We can see many users are bothered by the import order things, like:

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/73139834/vscode-keeps-changing-sort-order-of-import-when-saving-changes/73146433#73146433

@CsCherrYY Does it make sense if we expose the import order setting in the format preview page? How does other IDEs handle that?

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Research direction

Start by locating the format preview page and reviewing the import-order behavior described in the issue. Clarify how the setting should be exposed and compare the completed behavior with the reported VS Code formatting scenario, using UI checks or tests where available.

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Assessment

Tech stack
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
28/100

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