debugging

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	{"logging":true,"metrics":"issue_resolution_time"}

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