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Improve Student Experience in “VS Code – Testing with JUnit” Tutorial #149

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@arshinsikka

This issue proposes meaningful improvements to the “VS Code – Testing with JUnit” tutorial to better support beginner users and enhance clarity. These suggestions aim to align the tutorial with common student pain points observed during usage.

🔧 Suggested Improvements:

  1. Add an Overview Box at the Top

    • Provide a summary of what learners will achieve by the end of the tutorial.
  2. Include VS Code Extension Reminder

    • Mention the required VS Code extensions (Java Extension Pack, Test Runner for Java) under the Prerequisites section.
  3. Add a "Verify Setup" Step After Gradle Config

    • Suggest verifying the appearance of the Testing icon in VS Code to confirm successful Gradle + JUnit setup.
  4. Enhance Folder Structure Clarity

    • Supplement the ASCII diagram with an actual screenshot showing src/main/java and src/test/java folders in VS Code.
  5. Move SE Book Link Earlier

    • Add a reference to the SE book's JUnit testing section after the dummy test example, not just at the end.
  6. Clarify Green Play Button Usage

    • Explain that students should hover over the test method name to see the green run button appear.

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