Definitions

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  • noun programming A computer program that helps the user to test and debug other programs, by enabling their step-by-step execution controlled by the user, setting of breakpoints, and monitoring values of variables.

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  • noun a program that helps in locating and correcting programming errors

Etymologies

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to debug + -er

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Examples

  • Although a debugger is provided, developers also can write their own debugger with version 1.1.

    Rubinius Ruby language variant gets an upgrade Paul Krill 2010

  • The current frame-that is, the frame where you called debugger&mdashl; is numbered 0.

    Linux Magazine 2009

  • There's also the image debugger, which is handy, but requires you to link it into your program.

    Planet Mozilla 2010

  • The debugger is your primary tool for finding bugs, so join us and learn how to make the most of it.

    MSDN Events 2009

  • The debugger is your primary tool for finding bugs, so join us and learn how to make the most of it.

    MSDN Events 2009

  • One of the most useful database features added to the debugger is the ability to

    The Watchmaker Project Tumblelog 2009

  • The debugger is your primary tool for finding bugs, so join us and learn how to make the most of it.

    MSDN Events 2009

  • The debugger is your primary tool for finding bugs, so join us and learn how to make the most of it.

    MSDN Events 2009

  • The debugger is your primary tool for finding bugs, so join us and learn how to make the most of it.

    MSDN Events 2009

  • The debugger is your primary tool for finding bugs, so join us and learn how to make the most of it.

    MSDN Events 2009

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