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What does "debugger" mean in programming?
debugger 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 tool that lets you pause a running program, inspect variables, step through code line by line, and evaluate expressions. Most IDEs include a built-in debugger. Common examples: Chrome DevTools, VS Code debugger, pdb (Python), gdb (C/C++).
Example
"Attach the debugger to the running process and set a breakpoint on the payment handler to see the exact state when it fails."
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