The debugger statement invokes any available debugging functionality, such as setting a breakpoint. If no debugging functionality is available, this statement has no effect.
Syntax
debugger;
Examples
Using the debugger statement
The following example shows code where a debugger statement has been inserted, to invoke a debugger (if one exists) when the function is called.
function potentiallyBuggyCode() { debugger; // do potentially buggy stuff to examine, step through, etc. }
When the debugger is invoked, execution is paused at the debugger statement. It is like a breakpoint in the script source.
Specifications
Specification |
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ECMAScript (ECMA-262) The definition of 'Debugger statement' in that specification. |
Browser compatibility
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debugger | Chrome Full support 5 | Edge Full support 12 | Firefox Full support 1 | IE Full support 4 | Opera Full support 10 | Safari Full support 5 | WebView Android Full support 1 | Chrome Android Full support 18 | Firefox Android Full support 4 | Opera Android Full support 10.1 | Safari iOS Full support 4.2 | Samsung Internet Android Full support 1.0 | nodejs Full support 0.1.100 |
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