When you compare Java vs. Python application development in terms of simplicity, conciseness, security and performance, Java comes out on top in every category.

The regular monthly update to Java on Visual Studio Code adds support for the latest edition of the language, Java 18.

With the Extension Pack for Java, VS Code makes a highly capable Java IDE and formidable competitor to Eclipse, NetBeans, and IntelliJ IDEA.

Microsoft updates Java extensions for Visual Studio Code to make life easier for Java developers.