Chapter 11. Debugging

Microsoft introduced a new debugger from version Dynamics NAV 2013. The purpose of the revamped debugger is to allow the IT persons to easily pinpoint the problem any specific user is facing while using the software. For example, conditional breakpoints, debugging other user sessions, and debugging C/AL code in the Windows client instead of incomprehensible C# code. All these new features will convert the debugging experience to a happy experience.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

  • The art of debugging
  • Starting the debugger
  • Placing breakpoints
  • Line-by-line execution

The art of debugging

By definition, debugging is a methodical process of finding and reducing the number of bugs in an application. Normally, the first ...

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