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Extension to generate Javadoc file in Visual Code

I want to create a documentation file of my code. I've added the Javadoc comment in every public method I have. If I use other IDE, probably there is a menu to generate it, but unfortunately I use Visual Code.
Is there a way to generate Javadoc file in Visual Code? I only find one extension, with 2 thousands downloads but its not working. The name is Javadoc-Generator
I have tried to run using javadoc command in terminal, but it is not recognized. Do I need to install additional file?

Well firstly thanks for the good question and now i'm going to try to help you with your problem. I searched for an plug in of Javadoc for Visual Studio which is Javadoc Tools with this plug in you can create coments just selecting where you want to make the comments, also you can export your comments and the best thing it's free. I tried this for one of my programmes and it works for me. Definitly i recommend you this, try it and i hope i helped you with your problem.
Selecting where i want to create the comments
Final result

For Javadoc-Generator. In the documentation state "This generator will use the Javadoc located in the JDK referenced in your JAVA_HOME." Make sure you have JAVA_HOME set in your Environment Variables.

What does Javadoc do in Eclipse?

When you start Eclipse up you have a few programs (not sure what to call them) at the bottom like Javadoc, Console, Declaration etc.
I want to know what Javadoc does because I don't really understand how it works.
I have searched online but it does not make much sense to me as I am a beginner.

Javadoc is a documentation tool which defines a standard format for such comments, and which can generate HTML files to view the documentation from a web broswer. You can generate JavaDoc in Eclipse or NetBeans IDE in order to read it via your browser.
Check the official documentation of Oracle: Java SE Overview

As others have written: javadoc is the standard way of putting documentation into your source code (for later processing).
That javadoc view within eclipse simply displays the javadoc of the element that you currently select within the Java editor.
So: just put some javadoc before your class and before some methods and experiment with what that view is showing you.

The JavaDoc is a tool to create a documentation. In combination with the Java annotations and Java Doc-Comments you can create your own documentation for your code.
Java Doc-Comments:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javadoc
The Java-Doc Tool in Eclipse can create a good looking documentation like the normal Java utils doc. This -> https://docs.oracle.com/javase/7/docs/api/

how to get java docs attached to my java projects? [duplicate]

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How to solve "This element has no attached source and the Javadoc could not be found in the attached Javadoc"?
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Closed 8 years ago.
How to get ino about the Java classes and methods. when I use the auto Assist to add a method or interface normally in Android I receive ino about them, but when I use java it seems the javadocs attached to my java proojects are not existing ad i always receive the below message
please let e know how to solve this.
Note: This element neither has attached source nor attached Javadoc and hence no Javadoc could be
found.

In the source code, place caret on the class with the missing javadoc, and press F3.
Then you will see
From here you wil lbe able to add the javadoc.

If you are in eclipse, locate the .jar in the JRE System Library under your project. Right Click -> Javadoc Location. Download the docs and specify the location of the archive.

How to access class' javadoc programmatically? [duplicate]

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How to get a JavaDoc of a method at run time?
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Closed 7 years ago.
I would like to display some text before service class run. This text could be HTML, generated from class' javadoc. Is it possible to access/generate it from class itself?

Now with Java 8 you have a whole interface to play with comments and documentation. Check this package com.sun.source.doctree

You need access to the source code files to be able to read comments. If you don't have access (which is most likely the case if you want to read the comments at runtime) you will have to use another solution, like providing the text as a string or resource file.
It's possible to get comments using the Java Compiler API. See: How to access comments from the java compiler tree api generated ast?. The problem here is you still need to know where the source code files are located on the system, if they are even there at all.
Another solution is to use an annotation processor. It has the advantage that it provides you with an abstract representation of the source code without the need to manually read files. You would need to identify the class you want to read the comments from and then use Element.getDocComment.

Java's equivalent to php.net?

Where can I find useful resources to Java.
all Java functions and syntax explaining (like php.net)
mac widgets with all functions gathered (like php function reference)
Would be great if you had links to very good resources/tutorials to share.

you should start with the Javadoc

JavaDoc in CHM format for easily searching
http://www.allimant.org/javadoc/index.php
Javadoc is an invaluable reference as already said
I think you should just get Eclipse or your favorite IDE and add the Javadoc to the build path of the jar
EDIT:
Window\Preferences\Java\Installed JREs
Select the JRE
Press Edit
Javadoc URL: point to the URL
Shift + F2 should take you to the appropriate function definition
, and i must say it is very productive =]

Just use the auto-completion feature of your editor.
In Eclipse: Write "[name of your object].", Press [CRTL]+[SPACE] and then read the javadoc of the suggested functions/methods.

Java API Documentation explains all classes and methods.
Java2s.com has very good examples for Java