debugger
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5.1
- noun
- /dɪˈbʌɡər/
- Specialized
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depurador
- He learned how to use a debugger to inspect variables and track down bugs in his code.
- attach a debugger
- debugger program
Examples
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The microUSB port connects directly to the debugger system, which resides on the underside of the board.
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An integrated debugger allows users to walk through each procedure easily; it also pinpoints any errors in logic.
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And the key to being a good debugger is to be systematic in this search.
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Maybe someone can do that without a debugger, but I'm not that person.
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I just noticed that when running in the debugger in Visual Studio 2010, an access violation is reported.
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I've seen guys spend all day trying to set up their debugger to solve a production issue.
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Try printing each pointer before you dereference, or use a debugger to inspect their values.
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The software developer relied on the debugger to find and fix the errors in the program.
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Using a debugger can greatly speed up the process of troubleshooting a coding issue.
Synonyms
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4.0
A piece of software that finds and explains computer problems
A computer program that finds and fixes problems in hardware or software
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Morphology
Etymology
Debugger is easy to remember: the first part de- means 'remove' and bug was an old word for a small insect that people also used for a small fault or error. So a debugger is a tool that finds and 'takes out' errors in a computer program, like removing an insect from a machine.