Setting up Visual Studio Code for ESP32 IDF

[Deouss]

I posted a small guide how to setup VS Code and ESP-IDF on Windows
System uses CMake and is independent from f.ex PlatformIO
It will compile full blown FreeRTOS projects

Link:
Setting up Visual Studio Code for ESP32 IDF

[luisonoff]

Thank you Deouss!
Very well done and nicely explained.
I actually expected it to be much simpler... what is the difference between powershell and cmd? and how do I know which one I am using? Is it necessary to edit the environment variables even if we use the Espressif installer that adds some paths?

[Deouss]

I updated the section about environment variables.
There is a batch file that automatically pulls the branch from git and sets the IDF_PATH for you

[Deouss]

Just small update.
I seem to be having problem with intellisense feature. Not getting the smooth response.
Maybe someone has better idea how to. I also found some VSC c++ Getting Started Guide
Will look into it...

[Deouss]

According to VSC c++ guide - I need the exact path to compiler and debugger binary file
I haven't set up debugging yet but maybe someone could help here with where are the above files.

It looks like VSC does not need all those very long listings for include paths and intellisense works good.
I supplied just one extra path "$(env:IDF_PATH}" and all works smooth so far
As far as CMake - maybe there are some extensions - I didn't check yet

[kolban]

First class documentation sir. With your permission, I'm adding a solid reference to your work in my book of notes. Your paper is a must read for anyone working in VSC with ESP-IDF.

[Deouss]

No problem ) I'm open to suggestions how to improve projects with VS Code.

[kolban]

Have you had an opportunity to test to see the opportunity of interacting with gdb and JTAG (for debugging) under VSC?

[Deouss]

Not yet. I haven't gotten that far and I am not sure how to properly debug the code.

[amruta]

Check this.
https://github.com/VirgiliaBeatrice/esp ... utorial.md

It doesn't need updating environment variables also it includes debugger setup.
It uses msys bash with vs-code