JS how to create a break point programmatically

Question

Using any JS dev tools is there a way to programmatically create a debugger break point? I'm using chrome, but don't mind to switch to a different environment supporting the feature.

Answer 1

It never was so simple. Anywhere you want in JS place the statement:

debugger;

If the Chrome debugger is open, it will break there.

Answer 2

Use alert() , that should do the trick.