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java-development — GitHub Copilot plugin: Java, Spring Boot, JUnit

A set of slash commands for GitHub Copilot covering Javadoc, JUnit 5 tests, Spring Boot development and a new project skeleton.

Install into GitHub Copilot · Command from the source All methods and platforms ↓ 
copilot plugin install java-development@awesome-copilot
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What java-development does

The plugin adds four slash commands to GitHub Copilot. /java-development:java-docs checks that Java types carry Javadoc comments and points out how to shape the documentation. /java-development:java-junit covers JUnit 5 unit testing, data-driven tests included. /java-development:java-springboot gives guidance for building Spring Boot applications.

There is also /java-development:create-spring-boot-java-project, which scaffolds a Spring Boot Java project. Installation is a single step through Copilot CLI: copilot plugin install java-development@awesome-copilot. Nothing else to configure.

The plugin lives in the awesome-copilot repository, a community collection of GitHub Copilot extensions, under the MIT license. The commands do not build or edit your code on their own — they hand the agent rules and suggestions it applies inside your project. If you expect automatic refactoring or test runs, that is a reason to read what each command actually does before installing.

What it helps with

  • document Java types with Javadoc comments
  • write JUnit 5 unit tests with data-driven cases
  • scaffold a Spring Boot Java project
  • get Spring Boot development guidance
  • keep Java documentation consistent across a codebase

Example prompts for the agent

  • /java-development:java-docs — check the documentation in this package
  • /java-development:java-junit — show me how to structure JUnit 5 tests
  • /java-development:create-spring-boot-java-project — scaffold a new project

How to install java-development

Command from the source

copilot plugin install java-development@awesome-copilot

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Questions about java-development

How do I install java-development in GitHub Copilot?

Through Copilot CLI: copilot plugin install java-development@awesome-copilot. One command, no other steps.

What does java-development do?

It adds four slash commands: Javadoc documentation, JUnit 5 testing, Spring Boot development and Spring Boot project scaffolding.

Which commands are included?

/java-development:java-docs, /java-development:java-junit, /java-development:java-springboot and /java-development:create-spring-boot-java-project.

Source text

java-development · MIT 
# Java Development Plugin

Comprehensive collection of prompts and instructions for Java development including Spring Boot, Quarkus, testing, documentation, and best practices.

## Installation

```bash
# Using Copilot CLI
copilot plugin install java-development@awesome-copilot
```

## What's Included

### Commands (Slash Commands)

| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `/java-development:java-docs` | Ensure that Java types are documented with Javadoc comments and follow best practices for documentation. |
| `/java-development:java-junit` | Get best practices for JUnit 5 unit testing, including data-driven tests |
| `/java-development:java-springboot` | Get best practices for developing applications with Spring Boot. |
| `/java-development:create-spring-boot-java-project` | Create Spring Boot Java Project Skeleton |

## Source

This plugin is part of [Awesome Copilot](https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot), a community-driven collection of GitHub Copilot extensions.

## License

MIT

© Awesome Copilot Community · MIT · github/awesome-copilot

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