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Python: Introduction to Debugging

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Lab description

Learn different ways to debug Python applications.

Debugging is a natural part of the development process. The ability to effectively debug a Python application is a valuable skill for Python developers.

This lab introduces three means of debugging in Python:

Learning Objectives

  • Caveman debugging
  • The Logging module
  • The Python debugger

Prerequisites:

  • Familiarity with the Python runtime
  • Familiarity with the Python language syntax
  • Familiarity with callables
  • Familiarity with classes

Target Audience

  • Python Developers

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April 19th, 2023 - Updated theia to enable autosave

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Ben Lambert is a software engineer and was previously the lead author for DevOps and Microsoft Azure training content at Cloud Academy. His courses and learning paths covered Cloud Ecosystem technologies such as DC/OS, configuration management tools, and containers. As a software engineer, Ben’s experience includes building highly available web and mobile apps. When he’s not building software, he’s hiking, camping, or creating video games.

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Development
Python
Lab steps
Web IDE Review
Caveman Debugging
Logging
Introduction to PDB
Development Workflow
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