4 - Debugging Techniques and Tools
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Practice Questions
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What command in pdb is used to print the value of a variable?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would ask to see the value in Python syntax.
Name one advantage of using ipdb over pdb.
💡 Hint: These features make writing something faster.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of pdb in Python?
💡 Hint: Remember the P in pdb stands for something function-related.
True or False: ipdb is a graphical user interface.
💡 Hint: Consider how you interact with these debuggers.
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Challenge Problems
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You find an unhandled exception occurring in your code, which you cannot reproduce easily. Write down a structured approach to diagnose and fix the issue using debugging techniques.
💡 Hint: Think about what information you need before diving into code.
You want to debug a complex batch processing script that runs in production. Explain what precautions you should take before applying any debugging techniques, especially regarding logging.
💡 Hint: Consider what standards you would follow in a sensitive environment like production.
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