The newest Java extension for VS Code also brings dependency management without a build tool and support for Markdown in JavaDoc. Credit: Aon Khanisorn Oracle has updated its Java development extension for Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code editor, with the extension supporting early-access builds of the planned JDK 23 release of Java. The extension also adds the ability to manage dependencies in projects that do not require a build tool. Available in the Visual Studio Marketplace, the latest Java platform extension for Visual Studio Code was announced July 24. Support for JDK 23 means the extension backs the next version of Java, due September 17, which includes a third preview of structured concurrency. The extension also can manage dependencies sans a build tool, which helps projects that do not use the Maven or Gradle build tools. Added support for Markdown in JavaDoc documentation allows developers to focus on content, rather than formatting, and makes it easier to maintain and read documentation directly within code. The extension overall is positioned to provide full-featured development support for VS Code. JavaDevelopment Tools