Mastering Debugging

5 Questions

The process of determining the cause behind a failure in the code

To localize the source of a failure in the code

A line of code where the execution of an application pauses

A data item whose change in value causes the execution of an application to pause

Debugging is the process of fixing a failure, while using a debugger is the tool used for debugging

Study Notes

Introduction to Debugging and Debugger Tools

The purpose of this lab is to learn how to debug using Eclipse and/or IntelliJ built-in debugger tools.
The lab aims to provide an overview of different approaches to debugging in combination with debugger tools.
Debugging is the process of localizing the source of a failure in the code and determining the cause behind it.
Debugging can involve looking at code, running the code and checking the console log, or using a debugger.
A debugger is a tool that can be used to debug a failure in the code.
A breakpoint is a line of code or program where the execution of an application will pause.
A watchpoint is a data item that, when its value changes, causes the execution of the application to pause.
The terms "using a debugger" and "debugging" are not synonymous.
The lab will cover several debugging heuristics that can be used in combination with debugger tools.
The lab will also introduce some useful vocabulary related to debugging.
The lab will be focused on using the Eclipse and/or IntelliJ built-in debugger tools.
The goal of debugging is to identify and fix the cause of a failure in the code.

5 Questions