debugger

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Noun — A computer program that helps someone test and fix other software by letting them run it step by step, set breakpoints and inspect variable values.

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step through the debugger set a breakpoint in the debugger attach a debugger built-in debugger

Debugger is a technical term used in programming and software development contexts.

Etymology

Debugger is formed from the verb debug with the agent suffix -er, giving the sense of a tool that does the debugging.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a debugger in programming?

A debugger is a program that lets a developer run another program step by step, pause it at set points and check the values of variables to find and fix errors.

What does a debugger do that print statements can't?

A debugger lets you pause execution at a chosen line, inspect the live state of variables and step through code one line at a time, rather than only seeing values you thought to print in advance.

Is a debugger part of an IDE?

Many development environments include a built-in debugger, though standalone debuggers also exist and can be attached to a running program.

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