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Clarification on LocalTransport's default killOnClose value affecting GDB disposal

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Description

I'm not certain if my question makes complete sense, so I'd appreciate any clarification.
It seems that when using LocalTransport the killOnClose flag is consistently set to false due to the parent constructor's default value. As a result, the GDB is not being properly disposed. Can you please help me understand if my observation is accurate? If so, would either setting the killOnClose flag to true in LocalTransport or moving this flag to launch options and passing it to the LocalTransport constructor be potential solutions?

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Start by tracing LocalTransport's constructor to the parent constructor and inspect how the killOnClose default is applied. Then follow the GDB disposal path and the launch options mentioned in the issue. Done means confirming whether the observed behavior is a bug and reaching a maintainer-approved resolution for the flag's ownership and default.

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Tech stack
csharp
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
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4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
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Needs clarification
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