microsoft / microsoft/vscode-cpptools

cpp.hint changes require a Reload Window (and/or Reset IntelliSense Database)

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Description

Ideally, the change would trigger an automatic update.

VS doesn't auto-update when cpp.hint changes, but as soon as an edit or save occurs to a source file then it will update.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reproducing the behavior after changing cpp.hint, then compare it with the update that occurs after editing or saving a source file. Investigate the Reload Window and Reset IntelliSense Database behavior described in the issue. Done means cpp.hint changes trigger an automatic update without either manual action.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
developer-experience, tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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