microsoft / microsoft/vscode-python-web-wasm

Set `/workspace` as the current working directory when executing code

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Python
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Description

That would match how other extensions use the Run button. It also makes it easier to read/write files in the workspace.

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Research direction

Start by tracing the extension's Run button execution path and how it establishes the working directory. Verify how /workspace is represented, then make the completed behavior use it as the current directory so code can read and write workspace files consistently with other extensions.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python, wasm
Domain
developer-experience
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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