How to debug JavaScript in IE?

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Is there a better way to debug JavaScript than MS Script Editor? I am searching for something like Firebug. Firebug Lite doesn't offer this functionality, though.

Is it better javascript tools you need or is more about extra features like DOM inspector? — AnthonyWJones, Oct 04 '08 at 12:59

Maurice · Accepted Answer · 2008-10-04T11:54:37.713

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Use Visual Studio 2008.

The Web Development Helper from Nikhilk is useful as is the Internet Explorer Developer Toolbar (http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=18359). They are not as good as FireBug though :-(

edited Oct 04 '08 at 11:54

answered Oct 04 '08 at 11:26

Maurice

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Agreed this is the best way for debugging JS from within IE. – Aaron Powell Oct 04 '08 at 12:59
Using a raw "debugger" statement in your JavaScript will then allow you to break and jump into VS. – James Baker Oct 04 '08 at 18:32

score 5 · Answer 2 · answered Oct 04 '08 at 11:47

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Though not strictly debuggers, these are useful tools for your arsenal

answered Oct 04 '08 at 11:47

Paul Dixon

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score 3 · Answer 3 · answered Oct 04 '08 at 11:47

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I've used IE WebDeveloper. It's not free and not as nice as Firebug, but got the job done for me. http://www.ieinspector.com/dominspector/index.html

answered Oct 04 '08 at 11:47

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score 1 · Answer 4 · answered Jun 19 '09 at 14:55

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There is a blog post that goes over most of the known ways to debug javascript in IE, with pros and cons.

answered Jun 19 '09 at 14:55

mkoryak

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score 1 · Answer 5 · edited Jun 12 '15 at 06:25

The only other debugger for JavaScript in the IE context is Visual Studio, but it'll cost you. What problems are you having with the script debugger that leads to think you need a better debugger?

I suspect that what you are after are the additional features that aren't specifically about debugging JavaScript but analysing the HTML DOM that has been modified by the JavaScript and the monitoring of the conversation with the server.

The IE developer toolbar I find particularly invaluable for debugging web apps as is Fiddler.

score 1 · Answer 6 · answered Oct 04 '08 at 18:25

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I would try and go for DebugBar. It's not as nice as Firebug, but it's very useful for javascript debugging...

answered Oct 04 '08 at 18:25

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score 1 · Answer 7 · answered Apr 16 '10 at 18:28

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Great article mkoryak

I used visual studio web developer as in this linked article http://www.berniecode.com/blog/2007/03/08/how-to-debug-javascript-with-visual-web-developer-express/

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score 0 · Answer 8 · answered Oct 04 '08 at 18:10

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You can download the Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition for free.

answered Oct 04 '08 at 18:10

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score 0 · Answer 9 · answered Jun 12 '15 at 06:33

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In newer versions of Internet Explorer (10.0+ I guess) the developer tools are integrated.

The debugger panel there allows you to debug your JavaScript like in Firebug, the Firefox DevTools or the Chrome DevTools.

answered Jun 12 '15 at 06:33

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