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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 a sample Node.js app.
  • Exploring the debugging user interface.
  • Debugging a sample C# app.
  • Set a breakpoint.
  • View variables and watch variables
  • Inspect the call stack and loaded scripts.
  • Use the debug console.
  • Debug a React app.
  • Launch configurations.
  • Conditional breakpoints.
  • Edit mode.
  • Debug in Microsoft Edge.

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9/9/2024