microsoft / microsoft/vscode-cpptools

F5 without a workspace folder opens settings.json with no failure message

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Description

Seems like it should say that opening a workspace folder is required like it doesn't when Configure Default Build Task is done.

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue by pressing F5 without a workspace folder, then compare the behavior with Configure Default Build Task. Trace the F5 command path in the extension and identify where the settings.json editor is opened. Done means the missing-workspace case shows a clear failure message instead.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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