launch.json

{
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    "version": "0.2.0",
    "configurations": [        
        {
            "command": "npm install",
            "name": "1. Install NPM packages (first time only)",
            "request": "launch",
            "type": "node-terminal"
        },
        {
            "command": "npm run server",
            "name": "2. Start server (w. hot)",
            "request": "launch",
            "type": "node-terminal"
        },
        {
            "command": "npm run production",
            "name": "3. Build for production",
            "request": "launch",
            "type": "node-terminal"
        },
    ]
}