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Android Build a Simple Android App Testing and Debugging Using the Debugger

Posted by Nicholas Salvato
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Nicholas Salvato
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Student 7,472 Points

Like ^^^^ the debugger does not work anymore!

Like ^^^^ the debugger does not work anymore!

Raphael Okure
Raphael Okure
2,600 Points
Raphael Okure
Raphael Okure
2,600 Points

The debugger still works. You didn't really ask a question, but here are some hiccups I ran into when first learning:

  • Make sure you ran the app in 'debug' mode by clicking the 'bug' icon, or (mac) ctrl + D, or none of your breakpoints will be triggered.
  • When setting a breakpoint, pay attention to the icon inside the red circle. There should either be a checkmark or a little 'x' in it (hover over each icon to find out why): if there's neither, and your app is running, you probably aren't in debug mode.
  • If your app is running and your breakpoints aren't getting hit, try going to Run > Attach Debugger to Android process, and select your app from the dialog that follows.

Hope this helps!