microsoft / microsoft/vscode-cpptools
Format variables output when debugging
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Feature Request
- Dominant language
- TypeScript
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Description
It would be nice to be able to choose the format of the variables when in debug.
Right now the output seems to be fixed as decimal. Sometimes is convenient to see the value in hexa or binary.
(this is applicable for both the variables list output and for the "mouse over" display)
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First steps
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- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by tracing the variables list output and mouse-over display in the VS Code C/C++ debugging experience. Done means users can choose hexadecimal or binary formatting and see the selected format consistently in both displays.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- cpp, typescript, vscode
- Domain
- devtools
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100