example-vscode-linux-cpp-debug

c++

skeleton of c++ application in linux using makefile and vscode debug

prerequisites

• install vscode
• install gcc and gdb
• install vscode extension easy c++ project

create new project

• [F1] easy cpp ( select Easy Cpp/C++: Create new C++ project )
  • G++/GDB Linux

test breakpoint

• hit F9 on row to set breakpoint

troubleshoot

• using vscode 1.30 gives an error when starting debug Stopping due to fatal error: NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object
  • solve by setting "externalConsole" to false in .vscode/launch.json