Understanding how to identify and correct errors

• Syntax errors occur when the code does not follow the rules of the programming language.


  True
• A syntax error occurs when the code does not follow the rules of the programming language
• What is an example of a runtime error?

  Dividing by zero
• Match the error type with its example:

  Syntax Error ↔️ print "Hello, World!"

  Runtime Error ↔️ x = 10 / 0

  Logic Error ↔️ age = birthYear + 2024
• Print statements are used in debugging to display variable values or track code execution flow.


  True
• A debugger allows you to step through code line by line, inspect variables, and set breakpoints
• When debugging, the first step is to carefully read the error message
• Searching online for solutions is a valid debugging technique.

  True
• Inserting `print` statements is a debugging technique used to track code execution flow
• What is the purpose of `assert` statements in debugging?

  Check conditions
• Using a debugger is an essential skill for efficient debugging.


  True
• Print statements help uncover logic errors by tracking execution flow and variable values
• What is one benefit of code reviews in software development?

  Early bug detection
• Utilizing online resources helps resolve Syntax, Runtime, and Logic errors
• Refer to the official documentation for your programming language to understand its syntax
• What are the three main types of errors in programming?

  Syntax, Runtime, Logic
• What is an example of a logic error in programming?

  Incorrect calculation
• Runtime errors occur during the execution of the program.

  True
• A logic error occurs when the code runs without crashing but produces the wrong result
• Steps to use error messages effectively

  1️⃣ Read the error message

  2️⃣ Trace the code

  3️⃣ Search for solutions

  4️⃣ Test hypotheses
• What is the purpose of assertions in debugging?

  Check if conditions are met
• A logic error causes the program to crash.

  False
• Steps to address a debugging error

  1️⃣ Read the error message

  2️⃣ Trace the code

  3️⃣ Search for solutions

  4️⃣ Test hypotheses
• Debuggers allow you to step through code line by line.

  True
• Breakpoints in a debugger allow you to pause execution at specific lines of code
• What is one fundamental purpose of print statements in debugging?

  Track execution flow
• Contrast traditional and modern code reviews based on their timing:

  1️⃣ Traditional code reviews occur post-development

  2️⃣ Modern code reviews are ongoing throughout
• Community forums like Stack Overflow can provide guidance from experienced developers.


  True
• What should you do if you encounter a specific error message while debugging your code?

  Search for solutions online
• Posting questions on programming forums like Stack Overflow can provide guidance from experienced developers.

  True
• Understanding the main types of errors in programming is crucial for effective debugging
• What is an example of a runtime error in programming?

  Dividing by zero
• Order the primary types of errors in programming based on when they occur.

  1️⃣ Syntax Errors

  2️⃣ Runtime Errors

  3️⃣ Logic Errors
• What should you search for if you encounter an error message while debugging?

  Solutions online
• Match the debugging technique with its description.

  Print Statements ↔️ Display variable values or track execution flow

  Debuggers ↔️ Step through code line by line

  Assertions ↔️ Check if conditions are met
• Setting breakpoints in a debugger allows you to pause execution at specific lines of code.


  True
• What is the primary purpose of logging in debugging?

  Error tracking
• Print statements are used for displaying immediate variable values
• Print statements have temporary persistence and are deleted after debugging.


  True
• To use logging in Python, you must first import the logging