Where do i set lsp-java-workspace?

Im trying to set up lsp mode with java however i get a message that the lsp server has stopped everytime i try starting it. From searching the error online, i get that it has something to do with `lsp-java-workspace` but how do you set in the `.emacs`. file? I'm thinking its something like `(setq-default lsp-java-workspace)` but not exactly sure. Also does it work with any version of java or do i need a specific version?

The workspace is in `~/.emacs.d/workspace/` by default. Usually, the issue is that jdtls mess up some of the files and you have to delete the folder to make it work again.

ah, if i have another folder consisting of java programs, how do i make my default workspace that folder?

workspace from the jdtls perspective is just a folder that contains the jdtls cache stuff and related. It is not meant to contain source code.

okay yeah i tried deleting the folder and restarting emacs, but the server still stops as soon as it turns on with an error code of 13

what is your java version? `M-! java -version RET`

openjdk version "1.8.0_332" OpenJDK Runtime Environment (build 1.8.0_332-b04) OpenJDK 64-Bit Server VM (build 25.332-b04, mixed mode)

you must use java 11+

is there a specific Java version you recommend?or just the latest

it should be at least java 11.

okay yeah but then which version should I go for ? 11 or the current version (i think 17)

Whatever you want, there is no other requirement from language server perspective

ah, I'll install it later , thanks

yeah it works , thanks !