WEBDEV Concepts

Part 6: Testing aWeb site 195 When to use the debugger? The debugger can always be used when running a test from the editor. Simply set a breakpoint at the desired location to debug the site step by step. The different types of tests available from the editor are as follows: • "Go" on page : The page in the editor can be tested via in the quick access buttons of WEBDEV. • "Go" on project : The project test on the development computer can be run via: • found in the quick access buttons of WEBDEV, • on the "Project" tab, in the "Test mode" group, expand "Test mode" and select "Debug project". • The deployed project : The deployed project can be debugged. This feature is very useful to reproduce a problem that occurs under specific conditions. To start the deployed project, on the "Project" tab, in the "Test mode" group, expand "Test mode" and select "Connect to a site and debug the connection". Remark : This option can be used with a development server or with a deployment server. The server must be configured to allow the remote debugging. • The deployed project being used : The deployed project can be debugged while being used. This feature is very useful to reproduce a problem that occurs under specific conditions. Most common case: a problem occurs while you are using the site: you can start the debugger immediately by setting a breakpoint in the code of your project. To use a session of deployed project, go to the "Project" tab, "Test mode" group, expand "Test mode" and select "Debug an existing connection". Remark : This option can be used with a development server or with a deployment server. The server must be configured to allow the remote debugging.