Hand Tracing

Definition

Hand tracing is the process of manually following through lines of code step by step, keeping track of variable values at each point. It helps understand how code executes and aids in identifying errors or unexpected behavior.

Related terms

Debugging:

Debugging involves identifying and fixing errors or bugs in a program, which often requires hand tracing to understand how code is executing.

Variable Tracking: Variable tracking involves keeping track of the values assigned to variables as a program runs, helping to identify any unexpected changes or issues.

Control Flow: Control flow refers to the order in which statements are executed in a program, which can be traced by hand to understand how code flows from one instruction to another.