Python Debugger Cheatsheet
Just the most important commands. For a nice, detailed description read this tutorial.
Entry / Exit
| Command |
Description |
breakpoint() |
start debugging here |
q |
quit pdb |
Outputs
| Command |
Description |
p <var> |
print value of object |
pp <var> |
pretty print object |
l |
listing eleven lines around current |
ll |
show long listing of code |
a |
print arguments of current function |
display <var> |
display value of expression during any change |
undisplay |
stop displaying all expressions |
w |
print stacktrace (where) |
h <cmd> |
show help for pdb command |
Navigating
| Command |
Description |
n |
next step, with staying local |
s |
step, with stepping into foreign function |
c |
continue code execution until next breakpoint |
cl |
clear |