| name | Debugging |
| description | Python debugging techniques, pdb, and IDE debugging tools |
| version | 2.1.0 |
| sasmp_version | 1.3.0 |
| bonded_agent | 04-testing-quality |
| bond_type | PRIMARY_BOND |
| retry_strategy | exponential_backoff |
| observability | [object Object] |
Python Debugging Skill
Overview
Master Python debugging using pdb, IDE debuggers, and advanced troubleshooting techniques.
Topics Covered
pdb Debugger
- Basic pdb commands
- Breakpoint() function
- Post-mortem debugging
- Remote debugging
- pdb++ enhancements
IDE Debugging
- VS Code debugger
- PyCharm debugging
- Breakpoint conditions
- Watch expressions
- Call stack navigation
Logging
- logging module setup
- Log levels and handlers
- Structured logging
- Log aggregation
- Debug logging strategies
Profiling
- cProfile usage
- line_profiler
- memory_profiler
- py-spy for production
- Flame graphs
Error Analysis
- Traceback analysis
- Exception chaining
- Context managers for debugging
- Sentry integration
- Error monitoring
Prerequisites
- Python fundamentals
- Exception handling
Learning Outcomes
- Debug effectively with pdb
- Profile performance issues
- Set up proper logging
- Analyze production errors