microsoft / microsoft/vscode-mono-debug
Attempting to use the debug console to access classes or namespaces results in an "Unknown Identifier" error
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Description
When stopped at a breakpoint or exception (or wherever one would typically be able to use the debug console), one is able to use the debug console to make calls and probe around in the current state of the suspended program.
Unfortunately, it would seem that anything outside of the class in which execution was suspended is not accessible. I can access local variables that are in scope, as well. But trying to access anything in another class or namespace results in an unknown identifier error.
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Research direction
Reproduce the problem in the debug console while stopped at a breakpoint or exception, testing access to local variables and to classes or namespaces outside the suspended class. Done means valid classes and namespaces can be accessed from the console in the suspended program state without an "Unknown Identifier" error.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- csharp
- Domain
- devtools
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100