microsoft / microsoft/vscode-cpptools

Implement a system to sync the list of extensionless files

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Description

Feature Request

To keep VS and VS Code C++ extensions in sync and up to date with C++ standards we should consider having some automation that will update both products so they can know the full list of extensionless header files that should be handled.

Mentioned in #14002

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Research direction

Start by reading the issue description and the related issue #14002 to understand the extensionless-header list and the synchronization need. Done means an agreed automation system updates both the Visual Studio and VS Code C++ extensions with the current list; no files or tests are identified in this issue.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp, typescript, vscode
Domain
developer-experience, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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