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Javadoc is a tool which comes with JDK and it is used for generating Java code documentation in HTML format from Java source code, which requires documentation in a predefined format.

To insert XML comments for a code element Do one of the following: Type /// in C#, or ''' in Visual Basic. From the Edit menu, choose IntelliSense > Insert Comment. From the right-click or context menu on or just above the code element, choose Snippet > Insert Comment.

Javadoc Generator is an extension to VSCode that wraps the commandline javadoc compiler. To use just open any . java file and run the generator. The generator will then scan the rest of the project and generate a javadoc for the project.

Javadoc coding standards Write Javadoc to be read as source code. ... Public and protected. ... Use the standard style for the Javadoc comment. ... Use simple HTML tags, not valid XHTML. ... Use a single <p> tag between paragraphs. ... Use a single <li> tag for items in a list. ... Define a punchy first sentence.

By convention, in Java, documentation comments are set inside the comment delimiters /** ... */ with one comment per class, interface, or member. The comment should appear right before the declaration of the class, interface or member and each line of the comment should begin with a "*".

Generate a Javadoc In Eclipse, go to File > Export. Expand Java and select Javadoc. ... Select your project and package. ... Select which visibility option you want: Private, Package, Protected, or Public. ... Make sure the Use standard doclet radio button is selected.

The main command for this extension is accessed using CTRL+Shift+P and then selecting "Javadoc Generator: Generate Javadoc". This generator will first attempt to use the Javadoc located in the JDK referenced in your JAVA_HOME. If it doesn't find a valid JAVA_HOME it will promt the user for a JDK directory.