The University of Auckland

Project #59: Developing an online tool to help novice programmers improve debugging skills

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Description:

Debugging is a fundamental skill for all programmers, yet it is not formally taught in most introductory programming courses.  Students typically acquire debugging skills by trial and error.  This project will develop a web-based educational tool that provides feedback to students as they work through debugging activities. 

Type:

Undergraduate

Outcome:

Literature review of debugging approaches used by novice programmers

Online tool that assists students who are learning how to debug novice programming code.

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