microsoft / microsoft/vscode-cpptools

Should close or reuse internal terminal

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debugger Feature Request
Dominant language
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Description

Type: Debugger

  • OS and Version: WSL2 Ubuntu 20.04
  • VS Code Version: 1.48
  • C/C++ Extension Version: 0.29

For every debugging session a new internal terminal is created and stays open after debugging finished.
They should either be closed or reused.

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Research direction

The issue names no source files, tests, or entry points. Start by reproducing repeated debugging sessions in the VS Code C/C++ extension on WSL2 Ubuntu 20.04 and trace the internal terminal lifecycle; done means debugging no longer leaves an unnecessary terminal open, either by closing or reusing it.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vscode
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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