microsoft / microsoft/vscode-cpptools

How to send ctrl-c to gdb [Linux]

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Description

I tried to use externalConsole. But when I hit ctrl-c in the external window, the debugger just close. I use vscode in ubuntu.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the reported behavior with VS Code's externalConsole on Ubuntu and send Ctrl-C while debugging with GDB. Confirm whether the debugger closes instead of handling the interrupt, then identify the relevant debugger integration entry point and add or update coverage for the expected behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp, linux, vscode
Domain
devtools, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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