4.6 - Debugging Best Practices
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Practice Questions
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What is meant by reproducibility in debugging?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would show someone else the problem.
Why is structured logging preferred over print-debugging?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you print many things.
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What is the main purpose of logging during debugging?
💡 Hint: Think about what you want to know when something goes wrong.
True or False: Print-debugging is an effective method for long-term debugging in production.
💡 Hint: Consider how clutter can affect readability.
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Design a logging system for an application that tracks user login attempts, including success and failure. Outline how this system would aid debugging.
💡 Hint: Consider what details would be helpful for identifying access issues or breaches.
Given a code snippet that logs to the console without structure, refactor it to use structured logging. Explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Think about how logging could be made easier to filter and read.
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