Lecture

Software Development: Debugging, Testing, and Code Management

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This lecture covers the essential steps in a program, debugging techniques, testing and validation methods, and code management. It emphasizes the importance of clear specifications, coding practices, internal testing, deployment, and maintenance. The instructor also discusses the significance of error handling, defensive coding, and the characteristics of a good algorithm or program, such as correctness, documentation, readability, and efficiency. Additionally, the lecture addresses common pitfalls in code development, like manual or automatic backups, version control, and the importance of thorough testing to prevent runtime errors.

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