How do I set up Node.js inspect for debugging?

How do I set up Node.js inspect for debugging?

To set up Node.js inspect, you can start your application with the --inspect flag. For example: node --inspect yourApp.js.

What is the difference between --inspect and --inspect-brk?

The --inspect flag starts the debugger, while --inspect-brk pauses execution on the first line of your code, allowing you to set breakpoints before any code runs.

How can I connect to the debugger in Chrome?

You can open Chrome and navigate to chrome://inspect. There, you should see your Node.js application listed, and you can click 'inspect' to open the DevTools.

Can I use Visual Studio Code for debugging?

Yes, Visual Studio Code has built-in support for Node.js debugging. You can create a launch configuration in the launch.json file to start debugging your application.