Chapter 6 – Test Tools
Debugging Tool – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A tool used by programmers to reproduce failures, investigate the state of programs and find the corresponding defect.
In simple words
Chrome DevTools, gdb, IDE debuggers — step through code and inspect state.
Exam tip
Debugging is a developer activity — the syllabus is careful to separate testing from debugging.
Related terms
- DefectA flaw in the product — code, requirement, or design — that could cause a failure when executed.
- Dynamic Analysis ToolValgrind, AddressSanitizer — watches a running program for memory leaks, race conditions, undefined behavior.
- LoggingThe app writes a diary of what it did, used later to debug or audit.
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