How to setup Visual Studio Code stdin stdout redirection for Python debugger

Title: Setting Up Visual Studio Code stdin/stdout Redirection for Python Debugger
Introduction:
Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a popular integrated development environment (IDE) that provides excellent support for Python development. One powerful feature is the ability to redirect stdin and stdout during debugging sessions. This tutorial will guide you through the process of setting up stdin/stdout redirection for Python in Visual Studio Code, allowing you to efficiently debug and interact with console input and output.
Prerequisites:
Install Python Extension: In VS Code, install the "Python" extension by Microsoft for Python development.
Setting Up stdin/stdout Redirection:
Step 1: Open Your Python Project in VS Code
Launch Visual Studio Code and open the Python project for which you want to set up stdin/stdout redirection.
Step 2: Create a Debug Configuration
In the VS Code sidebar, click on the "Run" tab and then click on the gear icon to open the Run and Debug side panel. Click on "Add Configuration..." and choose "Python" from the list of available configurations.
Step 3: Configure stdin/stdout Redirection
Step 4: Start Debugging
Set breakpoints in your Python script where you want to start debugging. Press F5 or click on the "Run and Debug" button in the Run and Debug side panel to start the debugging session.
Step 5: Interact with stdin/stdout
During the debugging session, you can interact with stdin by typing input into the integrated terminal. The stdout will be redirected to the terminal as well, allowing you to observe the program's output.
Conclusion:
Setting up stdin/stdout redirection for Python in Visual Studio Code enhances your debugging experience by providing an interactive console environment. With this configuration, you can efficiently debug and test your Python scripts that rely on console input and output.
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