What's the benefit of avoiding the debugger?
Summary
This Stack Exchange thread explores the value of avoiding or using a debugger. The top answer argues that debugging in your mind can be a highly efficient approach for simple problems, but acknowledges limitations for complex or concurrent code. Other answers stress that debuggers remain essential in many scenarios, advocate for a balanced workflow that includes unit tests, logging, and static analysis, and discuss when a debugger is preferable (e.g., deadlocks, race conditions, or difficult runtime issues). The discussion also touches on concepts like Heisenbugs and the role of multiple tools to improve debugging productivity and code quality.