Computing Dictionary
breakpoint definition
programming A point in a
program that, when reached, triggers some special behavior useful to the process of
debugging; generally, breakpoints are used to either pause program
execution, and/or
dump the values of some or all of the program
variables. Breakpoints may be part of the program itself; or they may be set by the programmer as part of an
interactive session with a debugging tool for scrutinizing the program's execution.
(1999-06-07)