What are some effective debugging tips for Ruby?

What are some effective debugging tips for Ruby?

Here are a few tips: 1. Use puts statements to print variable values. 2. Leverage the byebug gem for step-by-step debugging. 3. Check the stack trace for error messages.

How do I use the byebug gem?

To use byebug, first add it to your Gemfile and run bundle install. Then, insert byebug in your code where you want to start debugging.

Can you give an example of using byebug?

Sure! If you have a method like this:

def my_method
  x = 10
  byebug
  x + 5
end

When you run this method, execution will pause at byebug, allowing you to inspect variables.

What should I do if I encounter a syntax error?

Check the line number mentioned in the error message. Look for missing commas, parentheses, or incorrect indentation.