Peek definition inline

Peek definition inline in Visual Studio Code — with three ready prompts, from the immediate task to the lasting pattern.

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Written for the moment this actually comes up.

Execute — do the immediate task

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Peek the definition of normalizeText inline from this call in editor/commands.js so I can read the…
Peek the definition of normalizeText inline from this call in editor/commands.js so I can read the function body without opening a new tab. Keep the peek open until I close it, and ensure the peek shows the correct scope and any immediate comments above the function.

Improve — make it easier to accept

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Before I use Peek Definition on normalizeText, make the inline view maximally useful: include the…
Before I use Peek Definition on normalizeText, make the inline view maximally useful: include the function signature, any leading JSDoc or comments, and nearby constant definitions it uses. If the function is large, collapse bodies beyond the first 30 lines and show a link to open the full file at the right line.

Decide — diagnose the stuck moment

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I peeked normalizeText and the inline pane shows an empty stub or just an import line. I suspect…

Peek shows an empty stub

I peeked normalizeText and the inline pane shows an empty stub or just an import line. I suspect the real body lives in a different file or was moved. Who likely moved it, what quick checks reveal the real location, and how do I get the inline peek to show the actual implementation so I can finish this change without opening multiple tabs?

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