Update an extension

Install the updated version of the Python extension and apply it to my user profile only; do not change workspace extensions. After update, run the debugger quickly to confirm breakpoints still bind in my Flask app and report back if any debugger settings changed.

Before updating the Python extension, summarize breaking changes since the current version: list new features, removed features, and settings that were renamed. Highlight any changes that affect debugging, the language server, or virtual environment discovery. Suggest any pre-update steps I should take in this repo, like freezing the language server version in settings or backing up launch configurations.

The Python extension prompted to update and asked me to restart; I postponed and now my debugger no longer attaches to the Flask process. I’m worried the extension partially updated or cached old state. What diagnostic steps should I run to confirm the extension version and reload it safely, and which quick settings to check that usually break debugger attachment after an update?

I repeatedly update language and tooling extensions and then spend hours chasing subtle regressions in debug or linting. Recommend a lightweight update discipline for a small dev team: how often to update, which updates to pin, what quick smoke tests to run post-update, and a rollback plan that costs minimal developer time.