Here are the steps to debug Python 2.7 code using VS Code:
- Install the Python extension for VS Code.
- Open your Python 2.7 project in VS Code.
- In VS Code, open the Debug panel by going to View > Debug or pressing Ctrl + Shift + D.
- Click on the gear icon to create a new launch configuration.
- Choose the Python debug configuration.
- Update the launch configuration with the appropriate file name and path.
- Add any command-line arguments to the launch configuration.
- Set any environment variables necessary for your project.
- Set any breakpoints in your code by clicking on the line number in the editor.
- Start the debugger by clicking on the green play button in the Debug panel or pressing F5.
- The debugger will stop at the first breakpoint, and you can use the debugging tools to interactively step through your code.
- You can watch variables, evaluate expressions, and change the execution flow of your program using the debugger controls.
That is how you can debug Python 2.7 code using VS Code.