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PTVS 2.0 Beta: Mixed-Mode Python/C/C++ Debugging overview

python tools · 7.8K views · 2013-06-26 · 8:12

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Overview

An overview of the PTVS 2.0 beta feature for debugging Python and C/C++ together in one session in Visual Studio.

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Linked whenever mixed Python and C++ debugging came up as a neat PTVS feature.

Recommended by 1 HN people across 3 months · HN mentions 2013–2015

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smortaz · 2015-08 · Recommendation

If you want to get a feel for what PTVS is like, you can watch these short videos: [LINK] 10k foot view web page: [LINK] if you want to get a feel for an advanced feature, try: [VIDEO]

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smortaz · 2013-11 · Recommendation

very nice! plug: if you happen to be on windows, try PTVS which has nice features like mixed-mode Python/C++ debugging as well cross debugging from Visual Studio <-> linux & MacOS. (it's a free plug-in). [VIDEO]

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smortaz · 2013-06 · Recommendation

awesome tutorial. if you need a free Python IDE (based on VS) to try the exercises in, we just released PTVS 2.0 Beta: [LINK] . for you gurus, it's got a cool new feature: debugging Python & C++ together: [VIDEO]

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