July 21 2024

Owned by Arun .S.M.
Last updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Meeting Minutes

  • Packaging a VSCode plugin:
    • VSCode introduced new parameters in package.json file.
    • Package bundler would reduce the time to compile.
    • vsce package  command was used to create the package.
    • vsix (extension) file is the final output.
    • Install from vsix for local installation.
  • Adding new buttons to the explorer:
    • Create a new views → Explorer → new view with an ID in the package.json.
    • Define the commands and the title (icon).
    • Possible to hide buttons when minimized and not the current view.
    • activate  is like an entry point for the extension. UI is controlled by the view in the package.json.
    • Upon trying to create a new package from the code, there is an error because of the default README.md file.
    • Option to overwrite the README.md is introduced in newer vsce.
    • A repository field in package.json and LICENSE is missing – warnings.
  • For the debugger:
    • Mock debugger in VSCode.
    • Run the debugger and simulate the debugging screen.
    • DAP is a debugger protocol for debugging.
    • DAP protocol has interfaces to implement that we shall run.
    • There are commands, events that we can run.
    • Download the mock debugger extension.
    • tasks.json file.
  • Side panel menu:
    • view under the activityBar in package.json
    • views and viewContainer.
    • viewContainer has png image of the view.
    • In the code extension.ts, provide the classes.
    • WebviewViewProvider, register to the activate to the vscode.window.
    • resolveWebviewView method for override.

TODO

  • Use Golang debugger DAP/Java debugger DAP.
  • Call a method before the go debugging screen loads (or is ready).
    • Print "hello".
    • Connect the chaincode to the running Fabric network.
    • If Fabric network is not running, then bring up one using fabric-samples or other means.
    • Example: ./network.sh up  before the debugger loads.
  • Pass arguments when debug session starts.
    • Task: Passing arguments for any arbitrary code.
    • Example: Chaincode invoke calls.
    • Understanding how to pass arguments to the chaincode is crucial because chaincode does not run without an argument.

Attendees

Varsha Pichandi

Claudia Emmanuel

Kent Lau

Chinmayi D S

Arun S M