Running Java on Visual Studio Code (VS Code) allows you to develop, debug, and run your Java projects with ease. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to set up and configure Java on VS Code.

Firstly, it's recommended not to rely on the existing `JAVA_HOME` environment variable. Instead, download and install a suitable JDK from a trusted source such as Oracle or OpenJDK. You can find a list of supported JDK distributions in the VS Code documentation.

Once you have installed the JDK, open a Terminal and navigate to the directory where it was installed. You can use the `/usr/libexec/java_home` command to verify the installation. If the JDK is not found, VS Code will prompt you to download one.

After installing the JDK, you need to configure your environment for Java development. One way to do this is by setting the `JAVA_HOME` environment variable to the install location of the JDK. Alternatively, you can use Visual Studio Code settings (workspace or user settings) to configure it just for the editor.

To run Java on VS Code, you will also need to install specific Java extensions and configure them to specify the correct Java JDK version. The most common way is to set `JAVA_HOME` environment variable to the install location of the JDK while you can also use setting in Visual Studio Code settings (workspace or user settings) to configure it just for the editor.

In addition, note that depending on the version of the JDK you have installed, some features might already be deprecated or has been completely removed. For example, `java -XshowSettings:properties` is no longer supported and should be used instead (`source`).

Since this article focuses on the Java extension for VS Code on Mac, you can refer to the Visual Studio Code tutorial for Java for more information.

In conclusion, running Java on Visual Studio Code requires a few simple steps. By following this guide, you will be able to set up and configure your environment for Java development and start coding with ease.

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