Update template, add info on features and image metadata (#51)
* Update template, add info on features and image metadata * Typo * Remove redundant README note * Language correction
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[](https://vscode.dev/redirect?url=vscode://ms-vscode-remote.remote-containers/cloneInVolume?url=https://github.com/microsoft/vscode-remote-try-java)
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A **development container** is a running [Docker](https://www.docker.com) container with a well-defined tool/runtime stack and its prerequisites. You can try out development containers with **[GitHub Codespaces](https://github.com/features/codespaces)** or **[Visual Studio Code Dev Containers](https://aka.ms/vscode-remote/containers)**.
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A **development container** is a running container with a well-defined tool/runtime stack and its prerequisites. You can try out development containers with **[GitHub Codespaces](https://github.com/features/codespaces)** or **[Visual Studio Code Dev Containers](https://aka.ms/vscode-remote/containers)**.
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This is a sample project that lets you try out either option in a few easy steps. We have a variety of other [vscode-remote-try-*](https://github.com/search?q=org%3Amicrosoft+vscode-remote-try-&type=Repositories) sample projects, too.
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### GitHub Codespaces
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Follow these steps to open this sample in a Codespace:
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1. Click the Code drop-down menu and select the **Open with Codespaces** option.
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1. Select **+ New codespace** at the bottom on the pane.
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1. Click the **Code** drop-down menu.
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2. Click on the **Codespaces** tab.
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3. Click **Create codespace on main**.
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For more info, check out the [GitHub documentation](https://docs.github.com/en/free-pro-team@latest/github/developing-online-with-codespaces/creating-a-codespace#creating-a-codespace).
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Once you have this sample opened, you'll be able to work with it like you would locally.
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> **Note:** This container runs as a non-root user with sudo access by default. Comment out `"remoteUser": "vscode"` in `.devcontainer/devcontainer.json` if you'd prefer to run as root.
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Some things to try:
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1. **Edit:**
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   - Open `src/main/java/com/mycompany/app/App.java`.
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   - Try adding some code and check out the language features.
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   - Notice that the Java extension pack is already installed in the container since the `.devcontainer/devcontainer.json` lists `"vscjava.vscode-java-pack"` as an extension to install automatically when the container is created.
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   - Make a spelling mistake and notice it is detected. The [Code Spell Checker](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=streetsidesoftware.code-spell-checker) extension was automatically installed because it is referenced in `.devcontainer/devcontainer.json`.
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   - Also notice that the [Extension Pack for Java](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=vscjava.vscode-java-pack) is installed. The JDK is in the `mcr.microsoft.com/devcontainers/java` image and Dev Container settings and metadata are automatically picked up from [image labels](https://containers.dev/implementors/reference/#labels).
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2. **Terminal:** Press <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>Shift</kbd>+<kbd>\`</kbd> and type `uname` and other Linux commands from the terminal window.
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3. **Build, Run, and Debug:**
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   - Open `src/main/java/com/mycompany/app/App.java`.
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   - Add a breakpoint.
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   - Press <kbd>F5</kbd> to launch the app in the container.
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   - Once the breakpoint is hit, try hovering over variables, examining locals, and more.
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4. **Run a Test:**
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   - Open `src/test/java/com/mycompany/app/AppTest.java`.
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   - Put a breakpoint in a test.
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   - Click the `Debug Test` in the Code Lens above the function and watch it hit the breakpoint.
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5. **Install Node.js using a Dev Container Feature:**
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   - Press <kbd>F1</kbd> and select the **Dev Containers: Configure Container Features...** or **Codespaces: Configure Container Features...** command.
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   - Type "node" in the text box at the top.
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   - Check the check box next to "Node.js (via nvm) and yarn" (published by devcontainers) 
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   - Click OK
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   - Press <kbd>F1</kbd> and select the **Dev Containers: Rebuild Container** or **Codespaces: Rebuild Container** command so the modifications are picked up.
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## Contributing
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