donkirkby / donkirkby/live-py-plugin

Trace methods by call chain?

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Description

Instead of specifying one method to trace, would it be useful to trace that method and all the methods that it calls? Maybe add a `--depth` option: "trace the methods that the marked method calls, within the same file, up to the given depth."

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Research direction

The issue proposes tracing a marked method's same-file call chain with a configurable --depth option, but names no files, tests, or entry points. Begin by locating the existing method-tracing implementation and determine how call depth and same-file boundaries should be defined; done means the option traces the intended callees up to the requested depth.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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