Watch window (variable watch)

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A debugger feature that shows the live value of chosen variables as the program runs.

Example: Watch total change each loop to see where the sum goes wrong.

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Syllabus area: Y11 Programming Fundamentals.

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“A debugger feature that shows the live value of chosen variables as the program runs.” Then apply it: Watch total change each loop to see where the sum goes wrong.

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A debugger feature that shows the live value of chosen variables as the program runs.

Example: Watch total change each loop to see where the sum goes wrong.

Could be tested as: Short answer, Fill in the blanks.