How to Debug Javascript

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Determine if debugger; is the correct tool for this situation.

   Ask yourself:
   Do I need to look at this in great detail? Do I want to know the values, and the path the program is taking? Can I effectively test this through the developer window?
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   Step 2: Before the problem area

   , This will be browser specific, but they should all work very similarly. , This time it will stop at the debugger; statement. ,, You may have to restart your program to trigger the debugger; again. ,
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   Step 3: enter the statement: debugger;

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   Step 4: Open your browser's developer tools by right clicking and selecting inspect element.

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   Step 5: Once inside of developer tools

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   Step 6: run your code again.

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   Step 7: Step through your program

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   Step 8: line-by-line

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   Step 9: by pressing F10.

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    Step 10: Repeat the process as necessary.

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    Step 11: Once you've used the debugger to solve the problem

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    Step 12: be sure to remove the statement when you're done.

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