microsoft / microsoft/vscode-cpptools
[LLDB] Exit code of debuggee always reported as 0
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Description
- Create a simple debuggee that returns a non-zero value from main.
- Run the debuggee in the debugger
OBSERVED:
The exited event says the exit code is 0
EXPECTED:
The exited event gives the correct error code
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Research direction
No file or test entry point is mentioned. Start by reproducing the issue with LLDB using a simple debuggee whose main returns a non-zero value, then inspect how the exited event reports that result. Done means the event reports the debuggee's actual non-zero exit code.
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Assessment
- Domain
- devtools
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 42/100