microsoft / microsoft/vscode-java-test

Focus on test method name after test creation

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Since Dec 23, 2021.

ai-triaged enhancement help wanted low-priority ui
Dominant language
TypeScript
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Description

Per user feedback "After creation I would expect to have the cursor in place to directly enter the test method name. Instead it is somewhere above the new method” "

During discussion, we propose that we should put focus direct on test method name

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Research direction

No file, test, or entry point is named. Start by locating the test-creation flow in the vscode-java-test extension and reproduce the reported cursor placement. Done means the editor focus lands on the test method name immediately after creation.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
java, typescript, vscode
Domain
developer-experience, testing, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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