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Debugging in Java Eclipse

Debugging in Java involves identifying and fixing errors in code, with key goals of understanding the issue and testing the fix. In Eclipse, developers can set breakpoints, run in debug mode, and utilize various debugging tools like the Variables Tab and Debug Controls. Effective debugging techniques include reproducing issues, using print statements, and writing unit tests to enhance code quality.

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Debugging in Java Eclipse

Debugging in Java involves identifying and fixing errors in code, with key goals of understanding the issue and testing the fix. In Eclipse, developers can set breakpoints, run in debug mode, and utilize various debugging tools like the Variables Tab and Debug Controls. Effective debugging techniques include reproducing issues, using print statements, and writing unit tests to enhance code quality.

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Debugging in Java

How to Debug Java Code in Eclipse


What is Debugging?
• Debugging is the process of identifying and
fixing errors or bugs in code.

• Key goals:
• - Understand the issue.
• - Find the exact point of failure.
• - Fix and test the code.
Steps to Debug in Eclipse
• 1. Open your Java project in Eclipse.
• 2. Set breakpoints:
• - Click on the left margin of the line where
you want the code to pause.
• 3. Run in Debug Mode:
• - Right-click your file > Debug As > Java
Application.
• 4. Use Debug Controls:
• - Step Over: Execute the current line and
Debugging Example
• Example Code:
• List<Integer> numbers = Arrays.asList(10, 20,
30);
• for (int i = 0; i <= numbers.size(); i++) {
• System.out.println(numbers.get(i)); // Error:
IndexOutOfBounds
• }

• Steps:
Eclipse Debugging Tools
• - Breakpoints: Pause the program at specific
lines.
• - Variables Tab: View and edit variable values
during execution.
• - Expressions: Evaluate specific expressions on
the fly.
• - Debug Controls: Step Over, Step Into,
Resume, and Terminate.
Tips for Effective Debugging
• 1. Reproduce the issue consistently.
• 2. Use descriptive print statements if needed.
• 3. Focus on small code blocks to isolate the
bug.
• 4. Leverage logs for detailed insights.
• 5. Write unit tests to catch bugs early.
Conclusion
• Debugging is a critical skill for developers.
• Eclipse provides powerful tools to simplify
debugging.
• Mastering debugging ensures higher code
quality and efficiency.

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