Finding and Fixing Bugs (Debugging)
Developing strategies to find and fix errors in code through systematic testing.
Key Questions
- Justify why 'failing' is a vital part of the programming process.
- Analyze strategies to isolate a single block of code causing a bug.
- Evaluate different approaches to staying calm when code does not work as expected.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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