Setting breakpoints allows pausing JavaScript execution at specific lines to inspect variables, examine call stacks, and step through code for effective debugging. With over 25 years of experience in software development and as the creator of CoreUI, I’ve used breakpoints extensively for troubleshooting complex logic, performance analysis, and understanding code flow. From my expertise, the most versatile approach is using the debugger statement in code or setting visual breakpoints in browser developer tools. These methods provide precise control over execution flow and comprehensive debugging capabilities.

Using Chrome DevTools for JavaScript debugging provides powerful inspection capabilities, breakpoint management, and real-time code analysis for effective troubleshooting. As the creator of CoreUI with over 25 years of JavaScript development experience, I’ve relied on Chrome DevTools extensively for debugging complex applications, performance optimization, and development workflow. From my expertise, the most effective approach is combining console logging, breakpoint debugging, and the Sources panel for comprehensive code inspection. These tools provide complete visibility into code execution, variable states, and runtime behavior.