25.14.2. Common Debugging Techniques

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the purpose of a print statement in debugging?

   Hint

   Think about how you might want to see the values of variables.

2. 2.

   Name one advantage of using logging frameworks over print statements.

   Hint

   Consider how you might want to categorize logs.

3. 3.

   What do print statements help you monitor in your code?

   • Values of global variables
   • Values and flow of execution
   • Syntax errors

   Hint

   Remember, print statements show what is happening as the code runs.

4. 4.

   True or False: IDE debuggers allow for step-through debugging where you can examine code line by line.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how you interact with code in a development environment.

5. 5.

   You find that a specific function sometimes fails. Describe how you would use print statements and IDE debugging to resolve the issue.

   Hint

   Consider the order of execution and what to watch for when the function misbehaves.

6. 6.

   Explain how you would approach debugging a web application that doesn't load properly. Which techniques will you apply?

   Hint

   Think about breaking down the load process into manageable steps to isolate errors.