Java Dev Container to work with VSCode Java Development

This repository provides a development container for Java projects using Visual Studio Code. It includes all the necessary tools and configurations to set up a consistent and efficient development environment.

Features

• Pre-configured Java Development Kit (JDK)
• Maven for dependency management
• Pre-installed VS Code extensions for Java development
• Docker-based containerization for a consistent environment

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Docker installed on your machine
• Visual Studio Code with the Remote - Containers extension

Setup

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Amrish-Sharma/javaDevContainer.git

2. Open the repository in Visual Studio Code:

   code javaDevContainer

3. Open the Command Palette (F1) and select Remote-Containers: Open Folder in Container.

VS Code will build the container and start your development environment inside it.

Using the Dev Container

• The container includes the JDK and Maven, so you can run Java applications and manage dependencies directly inside the container.
• Any changes to the source code will be reflected in the container.

Customization

You can customize the dev container by modifying the devcontainer.json file and the Dockerfile. For example, you can add additional tools, change the JDK version, or modify VS Code settings.

Configuration

The devcontainer.json file is used to configure the development container. Here is a summary of its contents:

• name: The name of the development container.
• build: Specifies the Dockerfile used to build the container.
• settings: VS Code settings for the development container.
• extensions: List of VS Code extensions to be installed in the container.
• postCreateCommand: Command to be run after the container is created.
• remoteUser: The user to use in the container.
• portsAttributes: Port configuration for the container.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork this repository and submit a pull request with your changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.