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Python: Introduction to Debugging

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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

Updates

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.

Covered topics

Development
Python

Lab steps

Web IDE Review
Caveman Debugging
Logging
Introduction to PDB
Development Workflow
Post mortem
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