Add examples for Start-DebugAttachSession - #5246
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Pull Request Overview
This PR adds example scripts demonstrating the usage of the new Start-DebugAttachSession function from PowerShell Editor Services. The examples show how to attach a debugger to a child PowerShell process using custom named pipes.
- Provides a target script that can be debugged when launched as a child process
- Demonstrates the complete workflow for attaching to and debugging external PowerShell processes
- Includes handling for both Windows PowerShell 5.1 and PowerShell Core compatibility
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| examples/ChildDebugSessionTarget.ps1 | Target script that runs in a child process and waits for debugger attachment |
| examples/ChildDebugSessionAttach.ps1 | Main example script showing how to launch and attach to a child PowerShell process |
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Adds examples to demonstrate how the new `Start-DebugAttachSession` function added in PowerShell Editor Services can be used.
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PowerShell/PowerShellEditorServices#2249 has been merged so this is ready for review |
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PR Summary
Adds examples to demonstrate how the new Start-DebugAttachSession function added in PowerShell Editor Services can be used.
The new function is attached by the PR PowerShell/PowerShellEditorServices#2249.
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