microsoft / microsoft/vscode-dotnettools
[BUG] Debug can't find launchable target with MacOS apps
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Description
Describe the Issue
Attempting to debug an app targetting net7.0-macos fails with the error:
"{projectname}.csproj" does not support debugging. No launchable target found.
Steps To Reproduce
- Open a terminal
- mkdir mactest
- cd mactest
- dotnet new macos
- code .
- Right-click the project and select Debug>Start New Instance
Expected Behavior
The app launches with the VS Code debugger attached.
Environment Information
-OS: MacOS 13.4.1
-VS Code: 1.82.2
-Extension Version: v2.2.10
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Research direction
Reproduce the failure with dotnet new macos, VS Code, and Debug > Start New Instance as described. Trace the C# Dev Kit debug launch path for net7.0-macos and verify that the app launches with the VS Code debugger attached instead of reporting that no launchable target was found.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- csharp, macos, vscode
- Domain
- devtools
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100