ApexBeginnerdebuggingdeveloper-tools
What debugging tools help Apex developers?
Real World Scenario
Your trigger works in sandbox but not production data. You list how you would debug as a junior.
Expected Answer
• Debug logs capture USER_DEBUG statements, SOQL, DML, and limits for a traced user
• Set trace flags on your user with appropriate log levels in Setup or Developer Console
• Execute Anonymous runs snippets in org context for quick tests
• Check Setup → Apex Jobs for async failures and stack traces
• Use System.debug sparingly with clear messages; remove noise before production
Follow-Up Questions & Answers
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Volume and performance impact. Enable targeted trace flags for reproducing issues, then disable.
Architect Perspective
Mention trace flag + LIMIT_USAGE—you sound like someone who has actually read a log.