Visual Studio Code Python Debugger Windows

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To use the Python debugger in Visual Studio Code on Windows, follow these steps:

  1. Install Visual Studio Code:
    If you haven't already, download and install Visual Studio Code from the official website: https://code.visualstudio.com/

  2. Install Python Extension:
    Open Visual Studio Code and install the "Python" extension provided by Microsoft. You can do this by clicking on the Extensions icon on the Activity Bar (the square icon on the left sidebar) and searching for "Python" in the Extensions Marketplace.

  3. Create or Open Python Project:
    Create a new Python project or open an existing one in Visual Studio Code. To open a folder as a workspace, use "File" > "Open Folder" in the menu.

  4. Set Python Interpreter:
    Make sure you have selected the correct Python interpreter for your project. Click on the Python version displayed in the bottom status bar and choose the desired Python interpreter.

  5. Add Breakpoints:
    Place breakpoints in your Python code where you want the debugger to pause execution. To set a breakpoint, click in the gutter to the left of the line number in the editor.

  6. Start Debugging:
    Open the Python file you want to debug and press F5 or select "Run and Debug" from the Run menu. This will start debugging your Python code.

  7. Debugging Controls:
    While debugging, you can use the debugging controls in the top menu or use the following keyboard shortcuts:

    • F5: Start or continue debugging.
    • F10: Step over (execute the current line and stop at the next line).
    • F11: Step into (move to the next line, and if it's a function call, stop inside the function).
    • Shift+F11: Step out (continue execution until the current function returns).
    • Shift+F5: Stop debugging.

  8. Inspect Variables:
    While debugging, you can inspect the values of variables by hovering over them in the editor or by using the Variables section in the Debug Side Bar.

  9. Debug Console:
    The Debug Console in the Debug Side Bar allows you to execute Python commands in the context of the currently debugged program.

  10. Configure Debugging Settings:
    You can configure additional debugging settings in the launch.json file that appears when you start debugging. It allows you to set different launch configurations, specify command-line arguments, environment variables, and more.

That's it! You should now be able to use the Python debugger in Visual Studio Code on Windows to step through your code and inspect variables during execution.