Practice Debugging M-files (6) - Debugging M-files

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Question 1.
What is a syntax error?
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Think about how the code is written.
Question 2.
What happens when you set a breakpoint?
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What feature does it provide?
3Question 3.
What is a breakpoint?
- A point where code execution stops
- An error in the code
- A type of variable
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Think about its purpose during debugging.
4Question 4.
True or False: A syntax error can occur during run-time.
- True
- False
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Recall when each type of error occurs.
Question 5.
Write a complex M-file with both syntax and run-time errors deliberately introduced. Outline the steps you would take to debug it, detailing each action while explaining its purpose.
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Think about common coding pitfalls in MATLAB.
Question 6.
Imagine you are debugging an M-file that works under some conditions but fails under others. Describe how you would identify and fix these intermittent run-time errors.
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What tools can help track variable changes over time?

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