Problem with AST Output for Java

The Node Types in the AST Output for Java are not very specific. As can be seen below, “SimpleName” type is applicable for variables, methods as well as class names; which reduces its value.

Is there anything that can be done to improve upon this?

PFB the input source code I was using, for quick reference:

`public class sample_java_2{

public static void main(String[] args){
	int x = 10; 
	int y = 15;
	int z;
	if (x < y) {
		z = 2*x;
	}
	else {
		z = 5*x;
	}

}

}`

[jsanket9578]

You can specify java parser by passing a special key

--java-parser antlr

(I was wrong, the alternative to the GumTree parser that we currently support is ANTLR parser).

Hi @SpirinEgor thanks for the reply. I forgot replying, the ANTLR parser has been really helpful. I couldn’t find it in the documentation, it might be a good idea to add this in there.

[vovak]

Hi @jsanket9578, thanks for reaching out.

You can use the type label of the parent node(s) to get context information for each SimpleName.