Ctrl + Shift + F5 to start debugger even if the debugger isn't currently running

[james-gould]

• VSCode Version: 1.12.0-insider
• OS Version: Windows 10

Would be handy to have the Visual Studio type functionality where the debugger starts using the "Restart Debugger" command even if it isn't running.

[isidorn]

@james-gould I understand the feature request but I would wait for a couple of more users asking for it before I go ahead and implement it.
Also currently Restart task does not start a new task if one is not running so we should also try to be consistent.

fyi @weinand @dbaeumer

[james-gould]

Thanks for the response. No particular rush, not sure how parallel the team is intending to develop VSCode to Visual Studio but I figured it was worth a mention.

[weinand]

@isidorn this feature sounds like low-hanging fruit: "Restart" defaults to "Start" if no session is running.

[isidorn]

@weinand sounds like a good oportunity for a easy first PR. Let me add some labels and if no user volunteress I can do it.

[Ross65536]

I wouldn't mind taking a stab at this. Can someone give me some pointers about where to look?

[isidorn]

Code pointer https://github.com/Microsoft/vscode/blob/master/src/vs/workbench/parts/debug/browser/debugActions.ts#L192

[Ross65536]

I've opened PR #39060 with an implementation.

[ylingene]

I'd like to try implementing this feature. Any tips besides those mentioned above and in the past PR?

[Krzysztof-Cieslak]

Should be closed