Scribd
Upload
42 views2 pages

Visual Basic Testing Debugging Tools

The document outlines essential tools and techniques for testing and debugging in Visual Basic, including error handling methods, debugging tools, and testing strategies. It emphasizes the importance of structured error handling, the use of debugging tools like breakpoints and the debug window, and various testing types. Additionally, it provides examples for handling file operations and database access to ensure robust application development.

Uploaded by

us4843605
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
42 views2 pages

Visual Basic Testing Debugging Tools

The document outlines essential tools and techniques for testing and debugging in Visual Basic, including error handling methods, debugging tools, and testing strategies. It emphasizes the importance of structured error handling, the use of debugging tools like breakpoints and the debug window, and various testing types. Additionally, it provides examples for handling file operations and database access to ensure robust application development.

Uploaded by

us4843605
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 2

Tools and Techniques for Testing and Debugging in Visual Basic

1. Error Handling
Error handling prevents the program from crashing due to unexpected issues like dividing
by zero, file not found, etc.

Techniques:
- On Error GoTo [Label] – Directs code to an error-handling block.
- On Error Resume Next – Skips the error and continues with the next line.
- Err Object – Contains error number (Err.Number) and description (Err.Description).

Example:
On Error GoTo errHandler
Dim x As Integer
x = 5 / 0 ' Causes divide by zero error
Exit Sub
errHandler:
MsgBox "Error: " & Err.Description

2. Debugging Tools
These help you detect and fix logical or runtime errors.

Key Tools:
- Breakpoints (F9)
- Step Into (F8)
- Step Over (Shift + F8)
- Watch Window
- Call Stack

3. Debug Window (Immediate Window)


Used to test and evaluate expressions during debugging.

Common Uses:
- Print variable values using '? variableName'
- Run lines of code instantly

Shortcut: Ctrl + G
Example:
? Text1.Text ' Prints the value of Text1 textbox

4. Testing Programs
Running your code with different inputs to find bugs.
Types:
- Unit Testing
- Boundary Testing
- Negative Testing
- Functional Testing

5. Stopping Programs Temporarily


Pause execution manually to observe behavior.

Methods:
- Stop Statement
- Breakpoints

Example:
Stop
MsgBox "Paused for Debugging"

6. Working with Files


When testing file operations, ensure the file exists, handle errors, and close files properly.

Example:
If Dir("C:\data.txt") <> "" Then
Open "C:\data.txt" For Input As #1
' Read data
Close #1
Else
MsgBox "File not found"
End If

7. Creating Programs with Data Access Objects (DAO/ADO)


When accessing databases, test connection strings, SQL queries, record navigation and
update operations.

Example (Using ADO):


Dim conn As New ADODB.Connection
conn.Open "Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;Data Source=C:\db1.mdb"
' Execute SQL queries
conn.Close

Conclusion
Visual Basic provides tools to detect, prevent, and correct errors. By combining structured
error handling, debugging tools, and proper testing strategies, developers can create robust
and reliable applications.

You might also like