Debugging: Finding out why code isn’t working and fixing it — by reading errors, adding logs, using breakpoints and checking your assumptions one by one.
Example
A breakpoint shows you that a variable is already empty before it reaches the save function.
Why Debugging matters for IT interns
Interns spend a lot of time debugging. Doing it step by step is valued far more than guessing.
Where you will hear it
You will hear this term in development teams, in code reviews and technical discussions, and in technical interviews. If someone uses it and you are not sure what they mean in your project, it is completely fine to ask; every team uses terms a little differently.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Debugging?
Finding out why code isn’t working and fixing it — by reading errors, adding logs, using breakpoints and checking your assumptions one by one.
What is an example of Debugging?
A breakpoint shows you that a variable is already empty before it reaches the save function.
Why does Debugging matter for IT interns?
Interns spend a lot of time debugging. Doing it step by step is valued far more than guessing.
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About the author
Dhaivat has 16+ years of experience in the IT industry, working on AI and cloud technologies, project delivery, and engineering leadership. He has interviewed and mentored many interns, wrote The Lost Intern, and runs the non-commercial Career Impact Initiative, mentoring students for free.