Debugging Guide

Debugging is an essential part of the development process. It helps you identify and fix issues in your code before they become problems for your users. This guide will walk you through the basics of debugging, including common techniques and tools.

Common Debugging Techniques

1. Print Statements: The simplest way to debug is to add print statements to your code to see what values variables are holding at different points in the execution.

2. Logging: For more complex applications, using a logging library can help you track the flow of your program and identify where things go wrong.

3. Debugging Tools: Many programming languages have built-in debugging tools that allow you to set breakpoints, step through your code, and inspect variables.

Useful Tools

• Chrome DevTools
• Firefox Developer Tools
• Visual Studio Code Debugging

Example

Here's a simple example of using print statements to debug a Python script:

def add_numbers(a, b):
    print("Adding:", a, "and", b)
    return a + b

result = add_numbers(5, 3)
print("Result:", result)

If you run this script, you'll see the following output:

Adding: 5 and 3
Result: 8

This can help you understand what's happening in your code and identify any issues.

Learn More

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