al workspace compile fails with a "Could not locate alc compiler." error
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Description
1. Describe the bug
al workspace compile returns a "Could not locate alc compiler." error message.
2. To Reproduce
Run "al workspace compile project.code-workspace".
3. Expected behavior
It should compile the workspace.
4. Actual behavior
It throws a "Could not locate alc compiler." error message.
5. Versions:
- AL Tool version: both '17.0.34.45391, '18.0.40.43394-beta' throw the same error.
- Operating System:
- Windows
- Linux
- MacOS
Internal work item: AB#647933
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Research direction
Start by reproducing al workspace compile project.code-workspace on macOS with the listed AL Tool versions, then investigate how the workspace command locates the AL compiler. Done means the command compiles the workspace without the "Could not locate alc compiler." error.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- vscode
- Domain
- compilers, devtools
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Active
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 48/100