Java How To Program, Late Objects, 11th Edition

E Using the Debugger

Objectives

In this appendix you’ll:

• Set breakpoints to debug applications.

• Run an application through the debugger with the run command.

• Set a breakpoint with the stop command.

• Continue execution after a breakpoint is reached with the cont command.

• Evaluate expressions with the print command.

• Change variable values during program execution with the set command.

• Use the step, step up and next commands to control execution.

• See how a field is modified during program execution with the watch command.

• Use the clear command to list breakpoints or remove a breakpoint.

Outline

1. E.1 Introduction

2. E.2 Breakpoints and the run, stop, cont and print Commands

3. E.3 The print and set Commands

4. E.4 Controlling Execution Using the