How do I set up debugging in VS Code?

How do I set up debugging in VS Code?

To set up debugging in VS Code, first open your project folder. Then, go to the Run and Debug view by clicking on the play icon in the sidebar.

What if I need to debug a Python application?

For Python, make sure you have the Python extension installed. Then, create a launch.json file in the .vscode folder to configure your debugger.

Can you show me an example of a launch.json configuration?

Sure! Here's a basic example:

{
  "version": "0.2.0",
  "configurations": [
    {
      "name": "Python: Current File",
      "type": "python",
      "request": "launch",
      "program": "${file}",
      "console": "integratedTerminal"
    }
  ]
}

How do I set breakpoints in my code?

You can set breakpoints by clicking in the gutter to the left of the line numbers in your code editor. A red dot will appear.