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JavaScript Set up Debugging with VS Code

Posted by Fanny Petersen
Fanny Petersen
6,543 Points

My Visual Studio Code looks different, there is no debugging symbol in the panel.

Can someone tell me how to get into debugging mode? Thanks a lot! :)

8 Answers

Stheven Cabral
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If you don't see the debug icon, you can click the 'Run' tab at the top to view debugging options. Hit 'Start Debugging' and choose node.js as your environment.

Rashad Madison
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The important thing to keep in mind in these situations is that applications often change. So though there are some differences if they were major treehouse would of definitely mentioned that either in the notes or just of updated the video. There is no longer a debugger button but there is a RUN button that looks like a play button with a bug on it. from there you should be able to use the same features with a few differences along the way. Just play around with it and be patient.

Mike Straw
Mike Straw
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Mike Straw
Mike Straw
7,100 Points

The Run and Debug panels are combined. It looks like this now:

Image Link: https://d.pr/i/55JKZA

Miguel Adan
Miguel Adan
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Miguel Adan
Miguel Adan
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Did you ever figure this out?

Rohith S
Rohith S
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Rohith S
Rohith S
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The current shortcut on a mac is f5 and select node to see debug option.