How to Debug a C++ Program

The act of debugging helps the programmer to track "What went wrong logically?" in the program code.

Steps

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    Type a C++ program in Turbo C++ editor.
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    To add a breakpoint, follow these sub-steps:
    • Place the cursor at start of code where breakpoint needs to be placed
    • Go to Debug->Toggle Breakpoint. (Shortcut: Ctrl + F8).
    • A red highlight appears over the code.
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    Run the program. Use Run -> Run (Ctrl+F9).
    • The program run breaks where you have inserted breakpoint with a blue highlight.
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    Press F8 (Step Over)/F7 (Trace Into).
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    Add watches (Shortcut:Ctrl+F7) to the print value of any variable during execution.
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    Done. This way you can easily debug through the code. Happy debugging!
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