4.4 - Using ipdb
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Practice Questions
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What does the command import ipdb; ipdb.set_trace() do?
💡 Hint: Think about where you would like to inspect the code execution.
What is the purpose of the p command in ipdb?
💡 Hint: What command helps you see variable values?
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What is the primary function of ipdb?
💡 Hint: Consider what you do when checking code for errors.
True or False: ipdb offers enhanced features compared to pdb.
💡 Hint: Think about your experience with the two debuggers.
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Challenge Problems
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Use ipdb to debug a function that throws an error by setting the breakpoint just before the error occurs. Document each step you take and the output for each variable you inspect.
💡 Hint: Focus on the context of the error, not just the error message.
While debugging, your colleague asks how you would inspect the behavior of a function returning a list. Write the ipdb commands you would use to explore its content.
💡 Hint: Consider what you need to see in the output to understand the function's return.
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