spring-projects / spring-projects/spring-tools

go to definition and find refeferences support for spring annotations doesn't work in Eclipse Java editor

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for: eclipse type: enhancement
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Description

The Go To Definition as well as the Find References actions from the language server protocol that works nicely for Spring annotation attributes (e.g. @Qualifier("something")) in VSCode doesn't have any accessible actions in Eclipse when working on Java sources using the regular Java source code editor. We need to bring those actions there as well.

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Research direction

Start by comparing the existing Go To Definition and Find References behavior for Spring annotation attributes such as @Qualifier("something") in VSCode with the regular Eclipse Java source editor. Done means both actions are accessible and work for Spring annotation attributes in Eclipse.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java, spring
Domain
devtools
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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