microsoft / microsoft/vscode-pull-request-github

Branch created with "start working" should get linked to issue

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Description

When I start work on an issue VSC creates a new branch for me but when I push it to the repo it is not shown under the development section

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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 reproducing the issue through VS Code's "Start Working" action: create a branch, push it to the repository, and inspect the issue's Development section. Trace the branch-to-issue linking flow and verify the pushed branch is shown as linked to the issue.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
developer-experience
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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