microsoft / microsoft/vscode-debugadapter-node

testsupport: allow passing additional arguments when launching the debug adapter process

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Description

My debug adapter is part of a multi-function tool, so it needs additional command line arguments to start in DAP mode, but testsupport's DebugClient doesn't appear to have anywhere to pass these additional arguments.

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Research direction

Start by inspecting the testsupport DebugClient and the code path it uses to launch the debug adapter process. Trace how the process command and arguments are assembled, then check nearby tests for launch behavior. Done means callers can provide additional command-line arguments and tests verify they reach the process when it starts in DAP mode.

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Assessment

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