Learn how to configure debugging in Visual Studio Code with launch.json, including attributes, variable substitution, and compound configurations.

May 12, 2021 · The launch.json file resides inside the .vscode folder inside your project's root directory. If it doesn't exist, you can create it from the debug tab which is mentioned in another …

Aug 16, 2025 · What's the difference between launch.json and tasks.json? launch.json defines how to debug/run your application (debugger configuration), while tasks.json defines reusable …

Jul 29, 2025 · Detailed guide to creating and customizing launch.json files for different debugging scenarios

The `launch.json` file is a crucial configuration file in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) that dictates how programs are debugged. It serves as a setup for the debugger, allowing developers to …

May 17, 2025 · Configuring launch.json in Visual Studio Code is essential for setting up debugging and running tasks tailored to your project. This file tells VS Code how to execute …

Mar 28, 2023 · Visual Studio Code uses a launch.json file to define debug configurations. To use the DevTools extension, a launch.json file is only needed if you want to use the debugger and …

Mar 29, 2025 · In the past VS Code would automatically create the .vscode directory with the tasks.json and launch.json files. This stopped happening some time ago, but there are still …

Jul 15, 2025 · In this article, we will discuss the VS Code setup required for break-point debugging. Firstly create a file launch.json that configures the VS Code to launch the GDB …

A launch.json file is used to configure the debugger in Visual Studio Code. Visual Studio Code generates a launch.json (under a .vscode folder in your project) with almost all of the required …