Git Bash build doesn't work from terminal in VS Code

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If you're facing issues with running Git Bash build from the terminal in Visual Studio Code, there could be a few reasons for this. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:

  1. Check Environment Variables: Make sure that the Git Bash executable is properly added to your system's PATH environment variable. This will allow Visual Studio Code to locate and execute the Git Bash command. You can verify this by opening a terminal outside of VS Code and typing git to see if the Git Bash command is recognized.

  2. Configure VS Code Terminal: In Visual Studio Code, you can choose which terminal shell to use. Click on the dropdown arrow in the terminal window and select "Select Default Shell" to choose Git Bash as the default terminal.

  3. Check Integrated Terminal Settings: Check if there are any specific settings in your VS Code settings that might affect the behavior of the integrated terminal. Look for settings related to terminal shell selection and behavior.

  4. Restart Visual Studio Code: Sometimes, restarting Visual Studio Code can help resolve issues with the integrated terminal.

  5. Check Shell Path in Settings: Open the VS Code settings (settings.json) and ensure that the terminal.integrated.shell.windows setting is correctly set to the path of the Git Bash executable.

    For example:

    json
    "terminal.integrated.shell.windows": "C:\\Program Files\\Git\\bin\\bash.exe"

  6. Update VS Code and Git: Ensure that you are using the latest versions of Visual Studio Code and Git.

  7. Try Using Custom Tasks: You can also define custom tasks in VS Code's tasks.json to build your project using Git Bash. This might involve creating a custom build command that uses Git Bash to execute your build process.

If you've tried these steps and are still experiencing issues, consider providing more specific details about the error messages you're encountering or any unusual behavior you've noticed. This information can help diagnose the problem more accurately.