You run node inspect app.js but the debugger does not pause at your debugger; statement inside a function. What is a likely cause?

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Node.js - Debugging and Profiling

You run node inspect app.js but the debugger does not pause at your debugger; statement inside a function. What is a likely cause?

AThe debugger command is misspelled

BYou forgot to save the file after adding the debugger statement

CNode.js version does not support debugger

DDebugger statements only work in browser JavaScript

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check file changes
If the file was not saved after adding debugger;, the running code won't include it, so debugger won't pause.
Step 2: Evaluate other options
Debugger command spelling doesn't affect pause at debugger;. Node.js supports debugger in recent versions. Debugger statements work in Node.js, not only browsers.
Final Answer:
You forgot to save the file after adding the debugger statement -> Option B
Quick Check:
Unsaved file = debugger ignored [OK]

Quick Trick: Always save files before debugging to include changes [OK]

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