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Update 0.1.2.9: Breakpoints, Step-by-Step Debugging, and Better Python Support

Code My Robot Vacuum · published 18 May 2026, 22:05 UTC · build 23270732

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Hello Coders,

This update makes coding and debugging your robot programs much clearer. You can now set breakpoints, step through code one statement at a time, get better support in external Python editors, and receive clearer feedback when upgrades become available.

Major Additions

Breakpoint Debugging

The code editor now supports breakpoints. Set a breakpoint, run your program, and execution will pause when that line is reached so you can understand what your code is doing before continuing.

Breakpoint gutter support in the editor
Keyboard shortcut support for toggling breakpoints
Run button changes to Continue while paused
Breakpoints work through the shared interpreter flow

Step-by-Step Execution

You can now step through your program one statement at a time. This makes loops, conditions, and robot decisions easier to follow while testing your automation logic.

Added a Step button
Improved execution highlighting
Cleaner Run, Step, and Stop button behavior
Better pause/resume handling during code execution

Editor & Learning Improvements

Better External Editor Support

External Python editor support has been improved with automatically copied helper files, Python stubs, and Pyright configuration. Compatible editors should now provide better autocomplete and type information for the game’s scripting API.

Gameplay & UI Improvements

Standardized upgrade menu labels
Improved code highlighting consistency across branches, loops, and functions
Added Limited and Full diagnostic data privacy options
Replaced “Profile” wording with “Save” and “Save Slot”
Added toast notifications when new buyable upgrades become available

Fixes & Polish

Improved HUD objective update timing
Improved camera and docking station setup timing
Cleaned up robot spawn positioning
Removed the redundant docking station direction field in favor of opening_direction
Removed the old player-facing robot.recharge_battery() command now that docking stations handle recharging
Improved menu map background preview handling
Added build/export security and packaging updates

Closing Note

Thanks for playing and sharing feedback as Code My Robot Vacuum continues to improve.

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