Why does the Node.js built-in debugger pause execution when it encounters a debugger; statement in the code?

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Node.js - Debugging and Profiling

Why does the Node.js built-in debugger pause execution when it encounters a debugger; statement in the code?

AIt is a signal to pause for inspection

BIt causes a syntax error to stop execution

CIt automatically sets a breakpoint on next line

DIt logs a message but does not pause

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand purpose of debugger statement
The debugger; statement tells the runtime to pause execution for debugging.
Step 2: Evaluate other options
It does not cause syntax errors, does not set breakpoints automatically, and does not just log messages.
Final Answer:
It is a signal to pause for inspection -> Option A
Quick Check:
debugger; pauses execution [OK]

Quick Trick: debugger; statement pauses code for inspection [OK]

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