Breakpoints

Xcode debugger breakpoints are powerful tools for pausing program execution at specific points, allowing developers to inspect the application state and diagnose issues. Key features include:

1. Line breakpoints: Set on specific code lines to pause execution.
2. Symbolic breakpoints: Trigger on function or method names.
3. Exception breakpoints: Pause when exceptions occur.
4. Conditional breakpoints: Only activate when certain conditions are met.
5. Action breakpoints: Perform custom actions when hit, like logging or running scripts.
6. Breakpoint navigator: Centralized management of all breakpoints.
7. Enable/disable options: Easily toggle breakpoints without removing them.
8. Breakpoint groups: Organize and manage sets of related breakpoints.

Breakpoints can be set by clicking in the gutter of the source editor or through the Breakpoint Navigator.

Learn more from the following resources:

• @official@Setting breakpoints to pause your running app
• @article@How to add and use a breakpoint in XCode
• @video@Debugging Apps with Xcode 15: Debugging with Breakpoints