Monitor Variables in Visual Studio
There are several common methods for monitoring variable values in Visual Studio.
- Utilize the Watch window: In debug mode, you can monitor the value changes of variables by adding them to the Watch window and observing their values. You can add variables to monitor by clicking the plus button next to the variable or by directly entering the variable name in the Watch window.
- To make use of the QuickWatch window: while in debug mode, right-click on the variable you want to monitor in the editor, and then select the QuickWatch option to view the value of that variable. The QuickWatch window also allows for simple expression calculations.
- Set breakpoints: In debug mode, you can pause the program at a specific point in the code and view the values of variables. Breakpoints can be added or removed by clicking on the left side of the code line.
These methods can help developers monitor the values of variables during the debugging process in order to better understand the execution of the program.