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Debugger

Debugging is the process of identifying and correcting errors in program code, which involves recognizing, locating, evaluating, verifying, and fixing errors. Breakpoint debuggers aid in unit testing and controlling program execution flow, while debugging has advantages like improving code quality and saving resources, but also has disadvantages such as being time-consuming and costly. Effective debugging requires a balance with other development practices to ensure high-quality code.

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Debugger

Debugging is the process of identifying and correcting errors in program code, which involves recognizing, locating, evaluating, verifying, and fixing errors. Breakpoint debuggers aid in unit testing and controlling program execution flow, while debugging has advantages like improving code quality and saving resources, but also has disadvantages such as being time-consuming and costly. Effective debugging requires a balance with other development practices to ensure high-quality code.

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Need for Debugging:

When errors in a program code are identical, it is necessary to first identify


the precise program statements responsible for the errors and then fix
them. Debugging is the process of identifying and correcting errors in
program code.

Features of Breakpoint Debuggers:


1. The Breakpoint debugger supports unit testing.
2. The flow of program execution is controlled by a breakpoint debugger.
3. The programmer may use some unconditional statement in the
program, so it supports this type of program.
4. It is possible to trace the flow of execution logic at different levels and
data modifications.
5. Checkpoint provides a snapshot of program output.
6. The program can add a watchpoint in the source code.
7. The process of execution in a debugger helps back to the previous
state of execution.

Process of Debugging:
The following are the various steps involved in debugging:
 Recognize the Error: Identifying an error in a wrong may lead to time
waste. It is obvious that the production errors reported by users are
difficult to interpret, and the information we receive is sometimes
misleading. As a result, identifying the actual error is required.
 Locate the Error: Once the error has been correctly identified, you will
need to thoroughly review the code several times to locate the position
of the error. This step, in general, focuses on locating the error rather
than perceiving it.
 Evaluate the Error: The third step is error analysis, which is a bottom-
up approach that begins with locating the error and then analyses the
code. This step facilitates understanding of the errors. Essentially, error
analysis has two major goals: reevaluating errors to find existing bugs
and postulating the uncertainty of incoming collateral damage in a fix.
 Verify the Analysis: After analyzing the primary bugs, look for any
additional errors that may appear on the application. The fourth step is
used to write automated tests for such areas by incorporating the test
framework.
 Cover Lateral Damage: The fifth phase involves collecting all of the
unit tests for the code that needs to be modified. When you run these
unit tests, they must succeed.
 Fix & Validate: The final stage is fix and validation, which focuses on
fixing bugs before running all of the test scripts to see if they pass.
Advantages of Debugging
 Identifying and fixing errors: The primary advantage of debugging is
that it helps identify and fix errors in software code. By locating and
correcting bugs, developers can ensure that their code performs as
intended and meets the required standards.
 Enhancing code quality: Debugging also helps improve the overall
quality of the code. By detecting and fixing errors, developers can
eliminate issues that could cause performance problems or security
vulnerabilities.
 Saving time and resources: Debugging can save time and resources
by reducing the need for trial-and-error testing. By pinpointing the
source of the problem, developers can more quickly and accurately
address the issue.
 Gaining insights into software behavior: Debugging can provide
valuable insights into how software behaves under different conditions.
Developers can use this information to refine their code, optimize
performance, and enhance the user experience.

Disadvantages of Debugging
 Time-consuming: Debugging can be a time-consuming process,
especially if the issue is complex or difficult to reproduce. This can slow
down the development process and delay the release of software.
 Costly: Debugging can be a costly process, as it requires skilled
developers and specialized tools. This can add to the overall cost of
software development and maintenance.
 Difficulty in reproducing bugs: Sometimes, it can be difficult to
reproduce bugs, especially if they occur under specific conditions or
with specific data inputs. This can make debugging more challenging
and time-consuming.
 Over-reliance on debugging: If developers rely too heavily on
debugging, they may miss opportunities to design more efficient,
reliable, and secure code. Debugging should be used in combination
with other software development practices, such as testing and code
reviews, to ensure the highest quality code.

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