Breakpoint

A breakpoint is a tool used in software development to temporarily pause a program's execution at a specific point. This allows developers to examine the program's state—such as variable values and memory usage—so they can identify and troubleshoot issues or bugs. Think of it like setting a stopping point in a recipe to check the progress; it helps developers analyze what's happening inside the program step-by-step. Breakpoints are essential for debugging and understanding how software behaves during runtime.