Emacs compile Python vs. running in shell

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So, as far as I understand it, when I M-x compile my python code, the Compilation buffer isn't really that easy to interact with as opposed to shell or ansi-term. So if I insert a pdb.set_trace() in my code, I can't debug in the Compilation buffer. However, what I do like about the Compilation buffer is that when I get the Traceback error I can navigate to all the problem files by just clicking or pressing enter on the referred problem files and even the line in said file.

I came across a blog post talking about enabling compilation-shell-minor-mode in the shell buffer, but that doesn't give me the ability to jump right to the offending file like I get when in the Compilation buffer. Is there any way I can enable that functionality in something like ansi-term? I say, ansi-term, because both the Compilation buffer and shell don't really work well with ipython's output for some reason.

EDIT: I added the code below, and now shell navigates the Traceback source code similar to the Compilation buffer. I believe it's the goto-address-mode that did the trick.

(add-hook 'shell-mode-hook 'compilation-shell-minor-mode)
(add-hook 'shell-mode-hook (lambda () (highlight-regexp "\\[OK\\]" "hi-green-b")))
(add-hook 'shell-mode-hook (lambda () (goto-address-mode )))
(require 'ansi-color)
(add-hook 'shell-mode-hook 'ansi-color-for-comint-mode-on)

Try looking here: stackoverflow.com/questions/10645401/emacs-python-mode — Dwight J. Browne
– Dwight J. Browne, Commented Dec 12, 2014 at 18:58
Actually, I use the elpy package for programming, this is more specific to running the entire Python library and following the Tracebacks. I just found my answer, and will post. — statmobile
– statmobile, Commented Dec 12, 2014 at 19:56

Stefan · Accepted Answer · 2014-12-12 19:18:07Z

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You might like to try C-u M-x compile which should give you the usual compilation buffer but with the difference that you can interact with it (it's using compint-mode).

answered Dec 12, 2014 at 19:18

Stefan

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statmobile Over a year ago

If I remember correctly, the C-u will disable precisely the feature I'm looking for which is to take me right to the line in the file in the Traceback. I think I figured it out.

Stefan Over a year ago

If th C-u stops the feature that makes you jump to the source when you click on an error message, then I'd recommend you report it via M-x report-emacs-bug.

statmobile Over a year ago

Would it be possible for you to confirm the same issue? Right now, I'm just happy that I found my workaround, but if this is legit I'll be more than happy to contribute by reporting the bug.

Stefan Over a year ago

I don't see it here, but that doesn't mean what you see isn't real (or legit).

statmobile Over a year ago

I just updated Emacs, and no longer have that problem. Thanks for your help, Stefan.

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