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Include stacktrace info when stopping at exception breakpoint

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ai-triaged breakpoint enhancement feature request ux
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Description

Current:
When Java extension stops at exception breakpoint, it will print the exception message, but without stacktrace info.
Test java

Excepted:
Like what js debug extension does, print the stacktrace too.
test js

Originally posted by @jvesouza in https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/issues/111758#issuecomment-764504378

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the Java exception breakpoint behavior described in the issue and compare it with the JavaScript debug extension output. Trace where the exception message is displayed, then verify that the resulting output includes stacktrace information when the breakpoint stops.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java, typescript
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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