Is there a JavaScript function to make Google Chrome break into the debugger?

Question

I am looking for something like Debugger.Launch() in .NET, which breaks into the debugger programmatically.

I am not looking for a cross browser way to do it, just Google Chrome is good enough.

Possible duplicate of : stackoverflow.com/questions/66420/… — DhruvPathak
– DhruvPathak, Commented Feb 27, 2012 at 9:41
It is similar, but I am looking for a programmatic way, so that the browser stops there automatically without any actions from me. The answer to that question talks about an interactive way, although there is a response which answers my question exactly. — mark
– mark, Commented Feb 27, 2012 at 10:29

Sarfraz · Accepted Answer · 2012-02-27 09:40:41Z

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Yes, you need to use:

debugger;

The script will break exactly at line where you put debugger keyword.

To view it, you will first need to open Tools -> Developer tools (or pressing F12) and then by selecting your file from Scripts tab.

answered Feb 27, 2012 at 9:40

Sarfraz

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