VS Code APL Debug

This is a VS Code debug adapter for APL. It connects to a Dyalog interpreter using the RIDE protocol

Using APL Debug

• Install the APL Debug extension in VS Code.
• Create a new codeapl script file foo.apl and enter several lines of text.
• Switch to the debug viewlet and press the gear dropdown.
• Select the debug environment "APL Debug".
• Press the green 'play' button to start debugging.

You can now 'step through' the foo.apl file.

Build and Run

• Clone the project https://github.com/tiamatica/vscode-apl-debug.git
• Open the project folder in VS Code.
• Press F5 to build and launch APL Debug in another VS Code window. In that window:
  • Open a new workspace, create a new 'program' file readme.md and enter several lines of arbitrary text.
  • Switch to the debug viewlet and press the gear dropdown.
  • Select the debug environment "APL Debug".
  • Press F5 to start debugging.