Prolog Setup for VSCode

This repository includes a configuration to set up a Prolog development environment using DevContainers in Visual Studio Code (VSCode). This allows you to develop in a consistent environment without the hassle of manually setting up dependencies on your local machine.

Prerequisites

1. Visual Studio Code: Make sure you have the latest version of VSCode installed. You can download it from here.
2. Docker: Ensure Docker is installed and running on your machine. You can find the installation guide here.
3. Dev Containers Extension: Install the "Dev Containers" extension in VSCode. You can find it here.

Setting Up the DevContainer

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Technion-Programming-Languages/VSCode-Prolog.git
   cd VSCode-Prolog

2. Open the Repository in VSCode: Open VSCode and select File > Open Folder..., then choose the cloned repository folder.

3. Reopen in Container:

   • Once the repository is open in VSCode, you should see a prompt at the bottom right corner asking if you want to reopen the folder in a container. Click on Reopen in Container.
   • If you don't see the prompt, you can manually reopen in the container by pressing F1, then typing and selecting Dev Containers: Reopen in Container.

Running Prolog Files

This repository is configured to use SWI-Prolog. You can run Prolog files by pressing F1, the typing and selecting Prolog: load document.

Common Commands

• Start the Container: Automatically handled when you open the folder in the container.
• Access the Terminal: You can open a terminal inside the container by pressing Ctrl+` (backtick) or selecting Terminal > New Terminal.

Troubleshooting

• Container Fails to Start: Ensure Docker is running and you have the latest version of VSCode and the Dev Containers extension.

Additional Resources

• VSCode Dev Containers Documentation
• Docker Documentation
• SWI-Prolog Documentation