6 - Debugging M-files
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Practice Questions
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What is a syntax error?
💡 Hint: Think about how the code is written.
What happens when you set a breakpoint?
💡 Hint: What feature does it provide?
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What is a breakpoint?
💡 Hint: Think about its purpose during debugging.
True or False: A syntax error can occur during run-time.
💡 Hint: Recall when each type of error occurs.
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Write a complex M-file with both syntax and run-time errors deliberately introduced. Outline the steps you would take to debug it, detailing each action while explaining its purpose.
💡 Hint: Think about common coding pitfalls in MATLAB.
Imagine you are debugging an M-file that works under some conditions but fails under others. Describe how you would identify and fix these intermittent run-time errors.
💡 Hint: What tools can help track variable changes over time?
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