Quick Tip: Use `breakpoint()` instead of `import pdb; pdb.set_trace()` (2026)

Quick Tip: Use breakpoint() instead of import pdb; pdb.set_trace()

When debugging Python code, it's common to use the pdb module to set breakpoints and inspect variables. However, since Python 3.7, there's a more convenient way to do this. Say goodbye to import pdb; pdb.set_trace() and hello to the built-in breakpoint() function.

breakpoint() is a shortcut that allows you to set a breakpoint in your code without having to import the pdb module. When called, it will drop you into a debugger at that point in your code, allowing you to inspect variables, step through code, and more.

Using breakpoint() is as simple as adding the function

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