Andrew Bancroft • 12/30/2019

What Is Debugging (And What Isn't)?

This article clarifies the concept of debugging for iOS developers, arguing that not all development problems qualify as debugging. It categorizes common issues like build errors, learning curves, Xcode warnings, design dilemmas, UX debates, and performance optimization as separate from debugging. Debugging is defined as investigating and fixing runtime flaws experienced by users, involving both reasoning and programming skills. The article provides a focused definition to help developers mentally bucket problems and approach them more effectively.

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#debugging #Swift #Xcode