microsoft / microsoft/vscode-java-test

Link Test explorer UI to actively viewed file

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

With the normal (File) explorer in VSCode, the file that the user currently working on or reading gets focused in the explorer. This allows the user to easily find it in the explorer.

My suggestion is to do the same for Test cases / files / classes in the Test Runner.

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Research direction

Start by tracing the Test Runner UI and how it represents the actively viewed Java test case, file, or class. Compare that flow with VS Code's normal File explorer behavior, then identify the existing explorer integration points. Done means the relevant Test Runner item is focused when its source is opened or viewed, with behavior consistent across test cases, files, and classes.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
java, typescript, vscode
Domain
testing, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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