watchpoint
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From watch + point, on the model of breakpoint.
Noun[edit]
watchpoint (plural watchpoints)
- (programming) A debugging mechanism whereby execution is suspended every time a specified memory location is modified; or, any of various similar such mechanisms.
Usage notes[edit]
- Watchpoints are frequently called “data breakpoints” (or similar) and treated as a type of breakpoint; however, they are also frequently contrasted with breakpoints. In either case, the meaning of watchpoint is the same; the discrepancy is due to differing uses of the term breakpoint.
