[Solved] Given this code snippet with debugger statements:function add(a, b) { debugger; return a + b; } console.log(add(2, 3));What happens when you run node inspect script.js on this file? | Node.js

Node.js - Debugging and Profiling

Given this code snippet with debugger statements:

function add(a, b) {
  debugger;
  return a + b;
}

console.log(add(2, 3));

What happens when you run node inspect script.js on this file?

AThe program runs without pausing and prints 5 immediately

BThe program crashes with an exception

CSyntaxError occurs due to debugger statement

DExecution pauses at the debugger line before returning the sum

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand debugger statement effect
The debugger; statement causes the debugger to pause execution at that line when running under a debugger.
Step 2: Analyze program flow
Running node inspect pauses at the debugger; line inside add before returning the sum, allowing inspection.
Final Answer:
Execution pauses at the debugger line before returning the sum -> Option D
Quick Check:
Debugger statement pauses execution under debugger [OK]

Quick Trick: Debugger statement pauses code only when debugger runs [OK]

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