redhat-developer / redhat-developer/vscode-java

Signature help for anntation parameters

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Description

Consider adding signature help for annotation parameters

Steps To Reproduce

Invoke signature help inside annotation parameters.

Current Result

No signature help available.

Expected Result

Signature help available similar to what is provided by IntelliJ Idea.

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue by invoking signature help inside Java annotation parameters and compare the result with the IntelliJ IDEA example shown in the issue. Trace the existing signature-help entry point in the VS Code Java extension, then make annotation parameters provide signature help and verify that the expected information appears at the cursor.

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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
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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