microsoft / microsoft/language-server-protocol

Support completion for condition in Conditional Breakpoint of Debug Adapter Protocol

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completion feature-request
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Description

it would be nice to be able to provide completion for condition attribute of a Conditional breakpoint

For instance, to leverage it in VS Code at this place:
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I initially reported the enhancement request in the Debug Adapter Protocol https://github.com/microsoft/debug-adapter-protocol/issues/269

Based on discussions, it seems that a part would better fit in the Language Server Protocol (when the debugger is not connected).

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the linked Debug Adapter Protocol issue and the discussion about whether this belongs in the Language Server Protocol. No files, tests, or entry points are identified in the issue; done would require an agreed protocol design for providing completion for conditional-breakpoint expressions.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
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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