Debugging Node V8

Chrome Inspector

node --inspect-brk index.js

This will open chrome dev tools. If you may want to install this plugin: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/gnhhdgbaldcilmgcpfddgdbkhjohddkj

If id doesn't open, open chrome and set this URL

chrome://inspect

VSCode

Use the following .vscode/launch.json. Keep your entry *.js file open so that IntelliSense can pick it.

LAUNCH TEMPLATES

Launch in debug

    // Use IntelliSense to learn about possible Node.js debug attributes.
    // Hover to view descriptions of existing attributes.
    // For more information, visit: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=830387
    "version": "0.2.0",
    "configurations": [
        {
            "type": "node",
            "request": "launch",
            "name": "Launch Program",
            "program": "${file}"
        }
    ]
}

Attach a debugger

{
    "version": "0.2.0",
    "configurations": [
        {
            "type": "node",
            "request": "attach",
            "name": "Node: Nodemon",
            "processId": "${command:PickProcess}",
            "restart": true,
            "protocol": "inspector",
        },
    ]
}