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What does "breakpoint" mean in programming?
breakpoint is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A marker placed in code that pauses execution at that line when running in a debugger. Breakpoints let you inspect the program's state at a specific moment.
Example
"Set a breakpoint on the line where the null pointer exception occurs."
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