Summary

This chapter started out defining bugs and describing process problems that contribute to bugs. Then it discussed what you should know before you start debugging. Finally, it presented a debugging process that you should follow when you debug your code.

The best way to debug is to avoid bugs in the first place. If you plan your projects properly, have a real commitment to quality, and learn about how your products fit with their technologies, the operating environment, and the CPU, you can minimize the time you spend debugging.