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The Step, Out, and Over Buttons in Python Debugging
In this lesson, we will explore the Step, Out, and Over buttons in Python debugging. These buttons are an essential part of the debugging process, allowing you to step through code and navigate the debugger effectively.
When you start the debugger on your script and press the Step button, you’ll notice that line 2 is highlighted in your source code. The highlighted line in the Stack panel of the Debug Control window corresponds to the highlighted line in your source code. Additionally, a new variable ‘i’ appears in the Globals panel, pointing to the value 1, due to the ‘for’ loop on line 1 creating the variable ‘i’ and assigning it the value 1.
As you continue to press Step, the debugger stops at each line, and the variables change in the Globals panel. Pressing Step again will execute line 2 and stop at line 3. Upon pressing Step once more, you might expect the print() function to display the message in your console, but instead, you will notice the debugger diving into the internal code of Python’s built-in functions.
To navigate out of this situation, you can use the Out button. This will take you back to your script from the internals of the print() function. Similarly, you can use the Over button to skip the internals of a function and proceed to the next line in your script without stepping through each line of the function’s code.
By stepping through the code, using the Step, Out, and Over buttons, you can gain valuable insights into the changing variables and the flow of your program. These buttons are essential for effective debugging, enabling you to investigate and understand your code’s behavior.
In summary, the Step button allows you to move through the code and investigate the currently defined variables, the Out button helps you exit a function’s execution, and the Over button lets you skip the internals of a function and proceed to the next line in your script.
For more advanced debugging techniques, you can explore additional buttons and concepts in the next lesson.
