Advanced Debugging Strategies

We explored unit testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD) in the last chapter, establishing a sturdy groundwork for crafting dependable code. Now, our focus shifts toward the realm of advanced debugging strategies within Visual Studio. The aim of this chapter is to equip ourselves with the requisite tools and methodologies to effectively tackle bugs.

Throughout this chapter, we’ll cover the following topics:

• Mastering Visual Studio Debugger
• Advanced breakpoints and data inspections
• Elevating debugging with auto-decompilation and External Sources
• Remote debugging
• Extending debugging capabilities beyond our codebase
• Mastering remote debugging

By the end of this chapter, we’ll be able to resolve complex bugs significantly faster, saving ourselves time and effort. We will also gain a deeper understanding of our code, leading to more robust and maintainable applications. Finally, we will understand how to...