Debugging is an essential part of the development process. Here are some common techniques to help you find and fix bugs in your code.

Common Debugging Techniques

  1. Print Statements: The simplest and most straightforward way to understand what's happening in your code is to add print statements.
  2. Logging: For more sophisticated debugging, you can use logging libraries to log different levels of information.
  3. Debugging Tools: Tools like GDB for C/C++, PyCharm's debugger for Python, and Chrome DevTools for web development can be very helpful.
  4. Unit Tests: Writing unit tests can help you catch bugs early in the development process.

Example of a Debugging Scenario

Suppose you have a function that is supposed to add two numbers together, but it's returning incorrect results.

def add(a, b):
    return a + b

# Test the function
result = add(2, 3)
print("The result should be 5, but it is:", result)

If the output is not 5, you know there's a bug in the add function. You can then use the debugging techniques mentioned above to find the issue.

Learn More

For more information on debugging techniques, you can check out our Advanced Debugging Techniques guide.