Maya python interactive debugging with Visual Studio Code

MayaDebug.md

From: http://iwonderwhatjoeisworkingon.blogspot.com/2017/04/debugging-maya-using-visual-studio-code.html

1. Install ptvsd

pip install --user ptvsd

2. Start ptvsd server in Maya

import ptvsd
ptvsd.enable_attach(address=('0.0.0.0', 3000), redirect_output=True)

3. VSCode debug config

{
    "version": "0.2.0",
    "configurations": [
        {
            "name": "Python: Remote Attach",
            "type": "python",
            "request": "attach",
            "port": 3000,
            "host": "localhost",
            "pathMappings": [
                {
                    "localRoot": "${workspaceFolder}",
                    "remoteRoot": "${workspaceFolder}"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}

4. Start debugging
5. Set break point
6. Execute code in Maya

Thank you for your tutorial. Standing on your shoulders, I have developed a VS Code extension to simplify the debugging process.

To debug Python code in Maya 2022 or above using VS Code, you can use the "Debugger for Maya" extension available here:
Debugger for Maya

For guidance on how to use it, check out this video tutorial:
Video Tutorial