microsoft / microsoft/vscode-makefile-tools

Activation story when Makefile and CMake are present

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enhancement
Dominant language
TypeScript
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Forks
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Description

Favor CMake and keep Makefile partially activated.

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by examining how the extension handles projects where both a Makefile and CMake are present. Define the activation behavior so CMake is favored while Makefile support remains partially active, then verify the resulting workflow for both project types.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cmake
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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