python-debugpy

Debug Python scripts locally by invoking pdb to set breakpoints, inspect variables, and step through code interactively. It provides an interactive REPL for diagnosing issues in short scripts and test runs quickly.

Yes, remote debugging allows you to attach debugpy to a running Python process. This enables interactive inspection of long-running services or headless applications without restarting the application.

Post-mortem debugging inspects an application state immediately after an exception occurs. You need it to examine local variables and stack traces at the exact point of failure to diagnose unhandled crashes.

Yes, this approach works for long-running services and tests by supporting multiple workflow patterns. You can launch or attach to Python processes across development, testing, and production environments.

Local pdb workflows provide interactive REPL sessions for short scripts, while remote debugpy workflows attach to headless or long-running processes. Both manage breakpoints but serve different execution environments.

Manage breakpoints by setting them in your Python application code using breakpoint(). Both local pdb and remote debugpy workflows support adding, removing, and triggering breakpoints for interactive inspection.