microsoft / microsoft/vscode-cpptools

[gdb] Debugger break data into chunks

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debugger Feature Request
Dominant language
TypeScript
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Description

Type: Debugger

Describe the feature request

  • OS and Version: Arch linux (5.1.15-arch1-1-ARCH)
  • VS Code Version: 1.36.0
  • C/C++ Extension Version: 0.24.0
  • Other extensions you installed (and if the issue persists after disabling them): Nothing
  • A clear and concise description of what the feature request is:

I expect the debugger to break my data into chunks like below picture:

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Research direction

The issue names the gdb debugger but no source file or test. Start by locating the gdb integration and reviewing how debugger data is currently displayed; done means the data is presented in chunks matching the requested behavior and screenshot.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp, typescript
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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