Test Objectscript code in VS Code

You can manually test ObjectScript code in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) using the InterSystems ObjectScript extension. Here are the steps:

1. Install the Required Extension:

   • Install the InterSystems ObjectScript Extension Pack from the VS Code Marketplace to edit, debug, and deploy ObjectScript code [1][2].

2. Set Up a Connection:

   • Configure the extension to connect to your InterSystems environment. Use the Server Manager to securely store connection details (e.g., server address, namespace, user credentials) [2][3].

3. Test ObjectScript Methods:

   • Open the ObjectScript file containing the method you want to test.
   • Place a breakpoint next to the line in the code where you want the execution to pause.
   • Start debugging using the Debug Toolbar. You may see a prompt to provide parameter values for methods, allowing you to simulate different scenarios [4].

4. Using Debug Console:

   • The Debug Console can be used to check variable values, evaluate expressions, and monitor outputs during debugging, providing visibility into the method's behavior [5].

5. View the Debugger Interface:

   • The debugger interface in VS Code shows you variable values, the call stack, and active breakpoints, enabling a thorough investigation of the code's behavior as it executes [4][6].

6. Configure launch.json for Custom Debugging:

   • In the .vscode/launch.json file, you can configure specific debugging scenarios, such as launching a particular method or attaching to an active process, for more advanced testing setups [7][4].

Testing your ObjectScript code using these tools in VS Code provides an integrated and modern environment that offers flexibility and visibility not available in traditional approaches.

Sources:

See those articles:
Accessing the IRIS Terminal: A Comprehensive Guide for Visual Studio Code
How to run ObjectScript commands in the VS Code integrated terminal |
and documentation:
Run and Debug Your ObjectScript Code | Use Visual Studio Code as a Development Environment for InterSystems Applications | InterSystems Components and Tools