javascript - Node.js Debugging flow

Question

I'd like to debug node.js like rails. I've tried several ways:

1. Webstorm debug – in this case I need to click "rerun debug" each time after code changed
2. Nodemon with chrome remote debugger – in this case I need to reconnect to debugger each time after code reloaded by nodemon
3. pry.js – here I need to type "eval(pry.it)" – and have no option to make it simpler like "debug" or pry()

So what's the best option to debug node apps like byebug for rails?

Upgrade:

Thx to @AbhinavD I've managed to do it in VSCode: First you need to edit app/.vscode/launch.js javascript { "version": "0.2.0", "configurations": [ { "type": "node", "request": "attach", "name": "Node: Nodemon", "processId": "${command:PickProcess}", "restart": true, "protocol": "inspector", }, ] } So now nodemon restarts server after changes and VSCode reconnect to debugger automatically.

See video https://vimeo.com/267975071

Is anybody able to do it in WebStorm?

Answer 1

To answer your question: There is no way. Unfortunately, with Node.js, you always have to restart the debugging session when you change your code ??.

I've recently written an article about debugging both JavaScript and TypeScript using different tools, if you're interested, but there's nothing like live debugging.