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Okay I am new to Embedded Linux development. Right now, I am trying to setup the development environment as efficiently as possible.

I have a python code running on a lightweight Linux based device, that is located remotely

So far I was able to setup my VS Code on my Windows system, in such a way that I can edit the files directly on the remote Linux device. I followed the instructions below

https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/remote/ssh

https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/remote/ssh-tutorial

Now that I am able to edit my files directly, I face only one obstacle. I find it hard to traverse to a function/method definition.

In my windows system, I could just Ctrl+LeftClick on a method/function, and it would take me there.

But here when I opened VS Code with the terminal running remotely, I have to do a Ctrl+F and search in the VS Code editor, which is like working on a notepad.

Does anyone know how to get around this?

On my main windows system, I am able to jump to method definitions quickly by Ctrl+LefClick-ing them.

Hope the question is clear enough.

Answers

Install the Python extension on the remote server and select the Python interpreter on the Linux device in VS code:

Press Ctrl+Shift+P to bring up the command palette and run the command Python: Select Interpreter.