document how to debug TypeScript in vscode

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 Once it launches, press `r` for running the program.
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+## Debug TypeScript in VSCode
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+According to their [debugging guide](https://github.com/microsoft/TypeScript/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#debugging-the-tests), in the TypeScript repository:
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+- rename `.vscode/launch.template.json` to `launch.json`
+- set a breakpoint somewhere in TypeScript's source code
+- create a `test.ts` or open any test file of interest
+- From the menu "Run - Debugging", or press F5