Spring Boot Extension in VS Code Requires Language Support by Red Hat

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Description:
For developers using the Spring Boot Extension in Visual Studio Code, the Language Support for Java(TM) by Red Hat extension is a required dependency.

However, an alternative solution is now available: the Java Platform Extension for Visual Studio Code by Oracle Corporation. This extension also provides robust Java language support and can be used in place of the Red Hat extension.

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Install the Spring Boot Extension Pack in VS Code.
2. Language Support for Java(TM) by Red Hat is also installed.

Expected Behavior:

Spring Boot Extension should:

• Prompt users to install either the Red Hat or Oracle Java language support extension if none is present.
• Optionally detect and support both extensions to ensure compatibility and flexibility.

Suggested Fix:

Update the Spring Boot Extension Pack to:

• Include a dependency check for Java language support.
• Recommend either the Language Support for Java(TM) by Red Hat or the Java Platform Extension for Visual Studio Code (Oracle Corporation) as valid options.

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This is the Spring Boot Extension's responsibility. Please open your request at https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-tools/issues