What is the most effective way to debug C code in Visual Studio Code when encountering errors?

The most effective way to debug C code in VS Code involves using the built-in debugger. First, install a C/C++ extension (e.g., Microsoft's C/C++ extension). Next, configure a launch configuration in your `.vscode/launch.json` file, specifying the debugger (e.g., GDB), the executable to run, and any necessary arguments. Set breakpoints in your code, then start the debugger. This allows you to step through your code line by line, inspect variables, and analyze the program's state to pinpoint the source of errors. Consider using logging to print the value of variables to console for basic debugging.