redhat-developer / redhat-developer/vscode-java

Add Rename refactoring to quick fix

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Description

Right now when I open quickfix (cmd+.) it always suggests "Move..." and in what feels like 95% of the cases it always errors with "this method cannot be moved, since no possible targets have been..".

On the other hand Rename Symbol works and is more often used but by default is on F2 (a key I don't have available majority of the time) - but it is never shown in Quick Fix menu.

I think it would be much better if Rename refactoring was available via Quickfix.

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Research direction

Start by locating the Quick Fix entry point and the existing Rename Symbol refactoring in the vscode-java repository. Verify how Quick Fix suggestions are assembled, then confirm that Rename appears from cmd+. while the existing F2 rename behavior remains available; the issue names no specific files or tests.

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Assessment

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

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