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Debugging statement.

Description

The debugger statement starts up any available debugging functionality, or does nothing if no debugging functionality available.

Syntax

Parameters

None.

Examples

The code below invokes a debugging tool if functionality available. For instance:-

• If you are on chrome this will be launched when button is clicked and code is run.
• If you have Firebug installed and are on Firefox this will be launched when button is clicked and code is run.

function goDebugger()
{
  debugger;

  alert('In debugger');
} 

goDebugger();

Related Tutorials

JavaScript Advanced Tutorials - Lesson 9 - Any Other Business

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