Debugging in Visual Studio Code
Debugging is a core feature of Visual Studio Code. In this tutorial, we will show you how to run and debug a program in VS Code. We'll take a tour of the Run and Debug view, explore some debugging features, and end by setting a breakpoint.
Tip: To use the debugging features demonstrated in this video for Node.js, you will need to first install Node.js. To follow along with the Python portion of the video, you'll need to install Python.
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Video outline
- Debugging that "just works".
- Run a sample Node.js app.
- Use a
launch.jsonconfiguration file. - Single file debugging.
- Set a breakpoint.
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Related resources
- Debugging - Official documentation for VS Code debugging.
- Integrated Terminal - Use the integrated terminal inside VS Code.