Theia IDE Framework, which is highly inspired by VS Code and designed to run as a web application, has recently added Node.js debugging capabilities. This feature allows developers to use Gitpod for most of their development needs without needing local tools. Debugging in Gitpod involves configuring launch configurations, starting and managing debug sessions, and using breakpoints to pause execution and inspect variables. The addition of this feature enhances the overall developer experience provided by Gitpod.