Installing Graal Cloud Native Tools in Visual Studio Code

Graal Cloud Native tools Visual Studio (VS) Code is a collection of extensions that help you create, build, and deploy cloud native applications. It enables you to easily transition from local to cloud-based development and source code management.

The Graal Cloud Native tools provide an integrated Graal Cloud Native (GCN) project creation launcher; a full-blown Micronaut</a>® framework support, support for the core Oracle Cloud Infrastructure services in VS Code such as Object Storage, Streaming, etc., drivers for the Oracle Database, and many others.

The Graal Cloud Native Extension Pack bundles the following extensions:

1. Install Graal Cloud Native Extension Pack #

To install the extension pack from the VS Code Marketplace, follow these steps:

  1. In the Activity Bar on the side of VS Code, bring up the Extensions view by clicking the Extensions icon.
  2. Enter “Graal Cloud Native” in the search box to filter the Marketplace offerings. You should see Graal Cloud Native Extension Pack in the list.
  3. Select it and click Install. VS Code downloads and installs the pack from the Marketplace. When the installation is complete, the Install button will be replaced with a Manage button (represented by a “gear” icon).
  4. Reload when required.

As part of the Graal Cloud Native Extension Pack installation, the following extensions are installed for you by VS Code:

2. Install GraalVM #

  1. Download and install GraalVM.
  2. Once you have GraalVM installed, set it to be the default Java runtime in VS Code.

3. Install Other Extensions #

Microsoft Extension Pack for Java #

Install the Microsoft Extension Pack for Java for more Java language features in VS Code, such as Debugging, Code Navigation, etc.

  1. In the Extensions view, enter “Microsoft Extension Pack for Java” in the search box.
  2. Select it and click Install.
  3. Reload when required.

VS Code downloads and installs the extension pack from the Marketplace.