microsoft / microsoft/vscode-makefile-tools

Error in Output window when build

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Description

When I build project with Makefile Tools extension annoying error appears in Output window:

Error: the task 'makefile: Makefile Tools Build Task' neither specifies a command nor a dependsOn property.
The task will be ignored. Its definition is:
{
    "type": "shell",
    "id": "shell,make,all,",
    "label": "makefile: Makefile Tools Build Task"
}

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Research direction

Start by reproducing a project build with the Makefile Tools extension and inspect the Output window for the reported task error. Trace the definition of the "makefile: Makefile Tools Build Task" task and verify that a successful build no longer reports a task without a command or dependsOn property.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
build-system, tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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