25.15.1 - Basic Steps
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Practice Questions
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What is a breakpoint?
💡 Hint: Think of where you would stop to look at something in your code.
Describe what happens when you run your code in debug mode.
💡 Hint: Consider the difference between regular execution and the state of debugging.
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What does a breakpoint do in debugging?
💡 Hint: It's a marker where the debugger stops.
True or False: Running in debug mode allows the use of breakpoints.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of the debugger.
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You are debugging a program that has an unexpected output. Explain how you would use breakpoints and stepping features to identify the problem.
💡 Hint: Focus on where values diverge from expectations.
If you encounter a NullPointerException, outline the steps you would take using debugging tools to resolve it.
💡 Hint: Consider the last method that manipulates the variable.
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