25.15. Using IDE for Debugging (e.g., IntelliJ or Eclipse)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a breakpoint?

   Hint

   Think about when you want to check variable values.

2. 2.

   What does running in debug mode allow you to do?

   Hint

   Consider how you would want to observe code execution.

3. 3.

   What is the purpose of a breakpoint?

   • To terminate execution
   • To pause execution for debugging
   • To log output

   Hint

   Think about when you would want to check your code during its running.

4. 4.

   True or False: Running in debug mode provides no advantages over running normally.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what tools you have during debugging.

5. 5.

   You're debugging a Java application, and the program continues past your breakpoint. What could you investigate to solve this?

   Hint

   Consider the logical paths the code might take.

6. 6.

   While monitoring variables during debugging, how would you approach determining why a specific variable is not updating as expected?

   Hint

   Check for unintended consequences in method calls or logic.