microsoft / microsoft/vscode-cpptools
Request: Option to Always Show C/C++ Configuration in Status Bar
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Description
As of the latest release I am able to tie my build task and launch command back to the c/c++ configuration, which is awesome!
I have one problem though, the c/c++ configuration does not show up in the status bar unless I have c/c++ files open. It would be nice to be able to quickly change configurations, build, and run without necessarily opening a file. I realize I can select the configuration from the command palette, but I'm after convenience here.
Would it be possible to add a setting (which I would set in my workspace) to always show the c/c++ configuration in the status bar?
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Research direction
Start by tracing the C/C++ configuration status-bar entry and the related command-palette selection behavior. Identify where visibility depends on an open C/C++ file and where workspace settings are registered. Done means a workspace setting keeps the configuration visible without an open C/C++ file and still permits changing, building, and running configurations.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- cpp, typescript
- Domain
- developer-experience
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100