11 Debugging Engine

This chapter provides an introduction to the debugging engine and its capabilities in Oracle® Database Navigator.

The Debugging Engine of Oracle® Database Navigator is a comprehensive diagnostic tool that enables you to execute the programs/methods in debug mode and identify errors or irregularity in the program behavior.

Topics:

• Introduction to Debugging Engine
  This topic provides an overview of the debugging engine.
• Debugger Engine Types
  This topic provides an overview of the debugger engines supported by the plug-in.
• Debugging Methods
  This topic describes the procedure to debug PL/SQL methods in Oracle® Database Navigator.
• Debugging Java Programs
  This topic describes the procedure to debug Java programs in Oracle® Database Navigator.
• Debug Operations for PL/SQL and Java Programs
  This topic provides an overview of the operations that can be performed through the Debug console.