If no launch.json is generated yet, press `F5` and choose Java will not start debugging

[yaohaizh]

Console Error:

Missing property 'type' for the chosen launch configuration.: Error: Missing property 'type' for the chosen launch configuration.

[rcelebrone]

I had the same problem but i fixed with setting up the JAVA_HOME (https://stackoverflow.com/a/50206239/4908263).

[bradparks]

note, if that didnt work, then click the following menu option, and Visual Studio Code will generate a launch.json for you.

"Run | Add Configuration"