debuggers

/diːˈbʌɡərz/

Meanings

noun

A computer program that helps the user to test and debug other programs, by enabling their step-by-step execution controlled by the user, setting of breakpoints, and monitoring values of variables.

Examples :

"Software developers use debuggers to find and fix errors in their code, ensuring the program runs smoothly. "

Related Words

execution noun

/ˌek.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/

The act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances).

"The dancer's execution of the pirouette was graceful and precise. "

breakpoints noun

/ˈbreɪkˌpɔɪnts/ /ˈbreɪkˌpɔɪnts/

A point in a program at which operation may be interrupted during debugging so that the state of the program at that point can be investigated.

"The programmer set several breakpoints in the code so she could examine the variables and find the bug. "

programs noun

/ˈpɹoʊɡɹæms/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæms/

A set of structured activities.

"Our program for today’s exercise class includes swimming and jogging."

computer noun

/kəmˈpjuːtə/ /kəmˈpjutɚ/

A person employed to perform computations; one who computes.

"My uncle is a computer for our family; he's always calculating budgets and costs. "

controlled verb

/kənˈtɹəʊld/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊld/

To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

"With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

software noun

/ˈsɑftˌwɛɹ/ /ˈsɒftˌwɛə/ /ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ/

Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

"The new school management software allows teachers to easily track student progress. "

monitoring verb

/ˈmɒnɪtərɪŋ/ /ˈmɑːnɪtərɪŋ/

To watch over; to guard.

"The teacher is monitoring the students during the test to prevent cheating. "

variables noun

/ˈve(ə)riəb(ə)lz/

Something that is variable.

"The success of our bake sale depends on several variables, such as the weather and the number of people who attend. "

developers noun

/dɪˈvɛləpə(ɹ)z/ /dɪˈvɛləpɚz/

A person or entity engaged in the creation or improvement of certain classes of products.

"The software developers are working hard to improve the school's online learning platform. "

enabling verb

/ɪˈneɪblɪŋ/ /ˈɛnˌeɪblɪŋ/

To make somebody able (to do, or to be, something); to give sufficient ability or power to do or to be; to give strength or ability to.

"Providing students with laptops is enabling them to complete their homework more efficiently. "

smoothly adverb

/ˈsmuːðli/

In a smooth manner

"The waiter carried the trays of food smoothly, avoiding any spills. "

ensuring verb

/ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈʃɝɪŋ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My parents are ensuring my younger sister gets to school on time every day. "