Debugging is an inevitable part of iOS development. While Xcode provides a robust set of tools, knowing how to leverage them effectively can save you hours of frustration. Here are some quick tips to elevate your debugging skills:

1. Use Breakpoints Wisely

Breakpoints are your best friend! Use Conditional Breakpoints to stop execution only when specific conditions are met. Example:

if user.age > 18 {  
    print("User is an adult") // Set a breakpoint here for debugging.  
} 

Right-click on the breakpoint and add a condition like user.age > 18.

2. Take Advantage of LLDB Commands

Xcode's debugger (LLDB) is powerful. Use commands like po to print objects or bt for a backtrace of your call stack. For example: (lldb) po viewController.title

3. Enable View Debugging

When debugging UI issues, Xcode's View Debugging tool lets you inspect and manipulate your app's view hierarchy in real-time. Access it via Debug > View Debugging > Capture View Hierarchy.

4. Analyze Logs Effectively

Use Xcode's Console Filters to find specific logs quickly. Add custom log tags like [DEBUG] or [ERROR] for better categorization.

5. Symbolic Breakpoints

Create symbolic breakpoints to catch specific function calls like viewDidLoad() or applicationDidEnterBackground(). This is great for debugging app lifecycle issues.

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