execute javascript (node.js) code right from Visual Studio in REPL manner

Question

I want to run some javascript code (unit and interaction tests) right in visual studio and be able to see console output. Is it possible to do that with VS???

Answer 1

Node.js Tools for Visual Studio has a REPL for node.js that can be used for such things.

Answer 2

I love the Interactive Window for Visual Studio (and 2017) but lately I have been starting to use Visual Studio Code. I really like it but the Interactive Window (REPL) is missing.

I need that. So I tried several extensions but none of them was as good as Node.js Tools for VS. The solution was to make one my self, you may need NodeJs 8+ to use Node.js REPL for Visual Studio Code.

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