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Debug

Overview​

Codebolt's integrated debugging tools provide comprehensive debugging capabilities for multiple programming languages and frameworks. Debug your applications efficiently with breakpoints, variable inspection, call stack analysis, and AI-powered debugging assistance.

Debugging Interface​

Debug Console​

  • Interactive Console: Execute code and commands during debugging sessions
  • Variable Inspection: Examine variable values and object properties
  • Expression Evaluation: Evaluate expressions in the current context
  • Log Output: View application logs and debug messages
  • Error Stack Traces: Detailed error information with clickable stack traces

Debug Panels​

  • Variables Panel: Real-time view of local and global variables
  • Call Stack Panel: Navigate through the execution call stack
  • Breakpoints Panel: Manage all breakpoints in your project
  • Threads Panel: Monitor multiple execution threads
  • Memory Panel: Analyze memory usage and garbage collection

Debug Controls​

  • Play/Pause: Continue or pause execution
  • Step Over: Execute next line without entering functions
  • Step Into: Enter function calls for detailed debugging
  • Step Out: Exit current function and return to caller
  • Restart: Restart debugging session
  • Stop: Terminate debugging session

Breakpoint Management​

Breakpoint Types​

  • Line Breakpoints: Break execution at specific lines
  • Conditional Breakpoints: Break only when conditions are met
  • Function Breakpoints: Break when entering specific functions
  • Exception Breakpoints: Break when exceptions are thrown
  • Data Breakpoints: Break when variable values change

Breakpoint Configuration​

// Conditional breakpoint example
if (user.age < 18) {
    // Breakpoint condition: user.role === 'admin'
    console.log('Underage admin user detected');
}

// Logpoint example
console.log(`User ${user.name} logged in at ${new Date()}`);

Advanced Breakpoints​

  • Logpoints: Log messages without stopping execution
  • Hit Count: Break after breakpoint is hit N times
  • Temporary Breakpoints: Automatically removed after first hit
  • Breakpoint Groups: Organize breakpoints into logical groups
  • Breakpoint Import/Export: Share breakpoint configurations

Language-Specific Debugging​

JavaScript/TypeScript​

  • Node.js Debugging: Debug server-side Node.js applications
  • Browser Debugging: Debug client-side JavaScript in browsers
  • React Debugging: Inspect React components and state
  • Webpack Integration: Debug bundled applications with source maps
  • Jest Integration: Debug unit tests and test suites

Python​

  • Python Debugger: Full Python debugging support with pdb integration
  • Django Debugging: Debug Django web applications
  • Flask Debugging: Debug Flask applications with request inspection
  • Jupyter Integration: Debug Jupyter notebook cells
  • Virtual Environment: Support for Python virtual environments

Java​

  • JVM Debugging: Debug Java applications with JVM integration
  • Spring Boot: Debug Spring Boot applications with auto-configuration
  • Maven/Gradle: Integration with build system debugging
  • Remote Debugging: Debug applications running on remote servers
  • Hot Code Replace: Modify code during debugging sessions

Other Languages​

  • C/C++: GDB integration for native debugging
  • C#/.NET: Debug .NET applications with comprehensive tooling
  • Go: Delve debugger integration for Go applications
  • PHP: Xdebug integration for PHP web applications
  • Ruby: Ruby debugger with Rails support

Advanced Debugging Features​

Remote Debugging​

  • SSH Debugging: Debug applications on remote servers via SSH
  • Container Debugging: Debug applications running in Docker containers
  • Cloud Debugging: Debug applications deployed to cloud platforms
  • Mobile Debugging: Debug mobile applications on devices/simulators
  • Cross-Platform: Debug across different operating systems

Performance Debugging​

  • Profiler Integration: CPU and memory profiling during debugging
  • Performance Metrics: Real-time performance monitoring
  • Memory Leak Detection: Identify and analyze memory leaks
  • CPU Usage Analysis: Analyze CPU usage patterns
  • I/O Performance: Monitor file and network I/O operations

Debugging Configurations​

{
    "name": "Debug Node.js App",
    "type": "node",
    "request": "launch",
    "program": "${workspaceFolder}/app.js",
    "env": {
        "NODE_ENV": "development"
    },
    "args": ["--debug"],
    "console": "integratedTerminal",
    "sourceMaps": true
}

AI-Powered Debugging​

Intelligent Error Analysis​

  • Error Explanation: AI explains complex error messages
  • Root Cause Analysis: AI identifies potential root causes
  • Fix Suggestions: AI suggests potential fixes for bugs
  • Code Context: AI provides relevant code context for errors
  • Similar Issues: Find similar issues and their solutions

Smart Debugging Assistance​

AI Debugging Examples:
"Why is this variable undefined?"
→ AI analyzes code flow and identifies where variable should be initialized

"This function is not being called"
→ AI traces execution path and identifies missing event bindings

"Memory usage keeps increasing"
→ AI identifies potential memory leaks and suggests optimizations

Automated Testing Integration​

  • Test-Driven Debugging: Debug failing tests automatically
  • Regression Detection: Identify when bugs were introduced
  • Test Coverage: Analyze test coverage during debugging
  • Mock Data Generation: AI generates test data for debugging
  • Test Case Suggestions: AI suggests additional test cases

Debug Workflows​

Debugging Strategies​

  • Top-Down Debugging: Start from high-level and drill down
  • Bottom-Up Debugging: Start from error point and work up
  • Divide and Conquer: Isolate problem areas systematically
  • Rubber Duck Debugging: Explain code to identify issues
  • Binary Search: Use breakpoints to narrow down issues

Collaborative Debugging​

  • Shared Sessions: Share debugging sessions with team members
  • Screen Sharing: Real-time screen sharing during debugging
  • Debug Notes: Add notes and comments during debugging
  • Session Recording: Record debugging sessions for later review
  • Knowledge Sharing: Share debugging solutions with team

Debug Documentation​

  • Issue Tracking: Link debugging sessions to issue trackers
  • Debug Reports: Generate detailed debugging reports
  • Solution Database: Build database of debugging solutions
  • Best Practices: Document debugging best practices
  • Troubleshooting Guides: Create step-by-step troubleshooting guides

Debugging Tools Integration​

External Tools​

  • Chrome DevTools: Integration with browser debugging tools
  • Visual Studio Debugger: Integration with VS debugger
  • IntelliJ Debugger: Integration with IntelliJ debugging tools
  • Eclipse Debugger: Integration with Eclipse debugging
  • Xcode Debugger: Integration with Xcode for iOS/macOS debugging

Custom Debuggers​

  • Debugger Plugins: Create custom debugger extensions
  • Protocol Support: Support for Debug Adapter Protocol (DAP)
  • Custom Configurations: Create custom debugging configurations
  • Script Integration: Integrate with custom debugging scripts
  • API Access: Access debugging functionality via API

Monitoring Integration​

  • Application Monitoring: Integration with APM tools
  • Log Aggregation: Integration with log management systems
  • Error Tracking: Integration with error tracking services
  • Performance Monitoring: Real-time performance monitoring
  • Health Checks: Automated health check integration

Security and Privacy​

Secure Debugging​

  • Sensitive Data Protection: Mask sensitive data during debugging
  • Access Control: Role-based access to debugging features
  • Audit Logging: Log all debugging activities
  • Encrypted Sessions: Encrypt remote debugging sessions
  • Data Sanitization: Sanitize debug output for sharing

Privacy Controls​

  • Data Masking: Automatically mask PII in debug output
  • Selective Sharing: Control what debug information is shared
  • Local Processing: Keep sensitive data processing local
  • Compliance: GDPR, HIPAA, and other compliance support
  • Data Retention: Configure debug data retention policies

Performance Optimization​

Debug Performance​

  • Lazy Loading: Load debug information on demand
  • Memory Management: Efficient memory usage during debugging
  • Network Optimization: Minimize network overhead for remote debugging
  • Caching: Cache debug information for faster access
  • Resource Cleanup: Automatic cleanup of debug resources

Scalability​

  • Large Applications: Debug large-scale applications efficiently
  • Multi-Service: Debug microservices and distributed systems
  • High Concurrency: Handle high-concurrency debugging scenarios
  • Resource Limits: Configure resource limits for debugging
  • Batch Operations: Batch debug operations for efficiency

Troubleshooting Debug Issues​

Common Problems​

  • Debugger Won't Start: Troubleshoot debugger startup issues
  • Breakpoints Not Hit: Debug breakpoint configuration problems
  • Source Maps: Resolve source map issues for bundled code
  • Permission Issues: Handle file and process permission problems
  • Network Issues: Troubleshoot remote debugging connectivity

Debug Recovery​

  • Session Recovery: Recover from crashed debugging sessions
  • State Restoration: Restore debugging state after interruptions
  • Configuration Backup: Backup and restore debug configurations
  • Error Recovery: Automatic recovery from debug errors
  • Fallback Options: Alternative debugging methods when primary fails