Hey all,
I’m on the hunt for a good debugging extension for VS Code. I’ve been using IntelliJ for Java and their debugger is like having x-ray vision into the code, but the one I’m using with VS Code isn’t cutting it. It’s not as detailed and doesn’t really show what’s going on under the hood. Any suggestions?
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You should check out the “Debugger for Java” extension if you’re still working with Java in VS Code. It’s pretty solid for step-through debugging and even has variable watching. It might not be IntelliJ level, but it’s close!
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Try “VS Code Java Pack” – it comes with a bunch of useful tools including a better debugger. It really boosted my productivity when I switched from IntelliJ to VS Code.
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I recommend “CodeLLDB” if you’re looking for something that supports other languages too. It’s super versatile and gives you deeper insights into what’s happening. Plus, it’s not just limited to Java!
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Have you tried “Node.js Debugger”? Even if you’re not working in Node.js, it’s a decent debugger overall and works with a variety of environments. Maybe give that a shot!
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Java Extension Pack" is worth looking at if you want a smoother experience in VS Code. It integrates with the debugger, and the experience is much closer to what you’d expect from IntelliJ.