watch variable

watch variable definition - computer

Any item of data within a program that a programmer wants to observe when debugging. Watch variables may be viewed while the program runs on its own, is stepped through instruction by instruction or when the program crashes. Setting watch variables is part of the debugging operation in a compiler. See variable, watchpoint and breakpoint.



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