Definition: Debugging is the process of detecting and removing of existing and potential errors (also called as ‘bugs’) in a software code that can cause it to behave unexpectedly or crash. Description: To debug a program, user has to start with a problem, isolate the source code of the problem, and then fix it.

How do I use debugging?

  1. Enable debugging.
  2. Start debugging. Attach the debugger to a running app.
  3. Change the debugger type.
  4. Use the system log. Write log messages in your code. View the system log.
  5. Work with breakpoints. View and configure breakpoints. Debug window frames.
  6. Inspect variables. Add watchpoints.
  7. View and change resource value display format.

How do we debug code?

Debugging means to run your code step by step in a debugging tool like Visual Studio, to find the exact point where you made a programming mistake. You then understand what corrections you need to make in your code, and debugging tools often allow you to make temporary changes so you can continue running the program.

What are ways to debug code?

6 code debugging techniques