Line-by-line

Definition

Line-by-line refers to the approach of examining each line of code individually during debugging. This method involves executing one line at a time to observe its effects on variables and program behavior.

Related terms

Step Over: A debugging command that executes one line of code at a time without diving into function calls.

Watch Window: A tool in an integrated development environment (IDE) that allows programmers to monitor variable values while stepping through lines of code.

Conditional Breakpoint: A breakpoint set at a specific location in the code that only triggers if certain conditions are met, helping narrow down problematic areas.