The most useful pdb commands, along with their short forms, to keep in mind while working with the Python debugger are as follows:
|
Command |
Action |
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args |
Prints the argument list of the current function |
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break |
Creates a breakpoint (requires parameters) |
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continue |
Continues program execution |
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help |
Lists the commands (or help) for a command (as a parameter) |
|
jump |
Sets the next line to be executed |
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list |
Prints the source code around the current line |
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next |
Continues execution until the next line in the current function is reached or returns |
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step |
Executes the current line, stopping at the first possible occasion |
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pp |
Pretty-prints the value of the expression |
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quit or exit |
Aborts from pdb |
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return |
Continues execution until the current function returns |