Debugging is an essential part of software development. Here are some key tips and tools to help you effectively debug your code:

Common Debugging Commands

  • console.log() 🧪: Use this in JavaScript to print debug information.
  • print() 📄: Python's built-in function for outputting debug messages.
  • debugger; 🛠: JavaScript statement to pause execution for inspection.

Debugging Tools

  • Chrome DevTools 🖥: Powerful browser-based debugging interface.
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  • Postman 📡: API testing tool with debugging capabilities.
  • Git Debug 🧐: Use git blame to identify code changes.

Best Practices

  1. Isolate the issue 🔍: Test code in a controlled environment.
  2. Use logs strategically 📝: Avoid overloading with unnecessary output.
  3. Leverage version control 🔄: Track changes to reproduce bugs.
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For advanced debugging techniques, check out our Debugging Techniques guide.