microsoft / microsoft/MIEngine

breakpoint set on the start of 'main' will not hit.

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bug general-linux-support
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C#
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Description

Since we set a breakpoint on main to act like the entry point, a user breakpoint set on main will not be hit.

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Research direction

Start by tracing how the debugger handles the entry-point breakpoint on main and how it distinguishes that from a user breakpoint on main. Reproduce the issue with a breakpoint set on main; done means the user breakpoint is reached when main begins.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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