Stop Debugging Like It's 1999

console.log Debugging is for Beginners. Here's How Professionals Do It.

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console.log Debugging is for Beginners. Here's How Professionals Do It.

If you're still debugging with console.log in 2025, your coworkers are judging you. I get it - we've all been there. You add a quick console.log(user), forget to remove it, and boom - it's in production. But VS Code's debugger is sitting right there, waiting for you to actually use it.

I've been debugging production issues at 3am, and trust me - the difference between someone who knows the debugger and someone who doesn't is massive. When your API is returning 500 errors and you have 10 minutes to fix it before the CEO starts asking questions, you want real debugging tools.

Stop Spam-Clicking Through Breakpoints Like an Amateur

Junior developers spam breakpoints everywhere like they're debugging with a shotgun. Here's how to actually debug without losing your mind.

Conditional breakpoints save your sanity. Instead of hitting F5 two hundred times through a loop, right-click any line number and add a condition. Want to debug only when user.id === "12345"? Done. Need to catch when your array grows too big? Use items.length > 1000.

I learned this the hard way debugging a payment processor that was failing for one specific user out of thousands. Without conditional breakpoints, I'd still be clicking "Continue" like an idiot.

Setting a conditional breakpoint: Right-click any line number in the gutter, select "Add Conditional Breakpoint", then enter your condition like user.id === "12345" or items.length > 100. The breakpoint turns into a diamond shape with a small dot to indicate it's conditional.

Logpoints are what you should be using instead of littering your code with console.log. Right-click a line number, select "Add Logpoint", and type what you want to log. It shows up in the debug console without touching your code. No more committing debug statements to master - we've all done it, and it's embarrassing.

Hit count breakpoints are for when you need to catch that one weird iteration that breaks everything. Function runs 1000 times but only crashes on iteration #847? Set a hit count breakpoint for "= 847" and save yourself from clicking Continue 846 times. Trust me, your wrist will thank you.

Function Breakpoints Are Magic When You Don't Know Where Shit's Called From

Function breakpoints are perfect when some function is getting called and you have no idea where. Just type the function name and VS Code will break every time it's called, no matter where. Great for callback hell debugging.

Exception handling in the debugger is way more useful than you think:

Caught exceptions: Stop when your try-catch blocks trigger - helps you see what's actually breaking
Uncaught exceptions: Pause on crashes before they happen - this is gold for finding bugs
User uncaught exceptions: Only stop on YOUR code's exceptions, not React's internal garbage

I once spent 3 fucking hours chasing a "Cannot read property 'map' of undefined" error that was getting swallowed by an overly broad try-catch. Turned out Node 18.12.0 changed how the Crypto.randomUUID() response gets parsed, and our payment processor was expecting the old format. Found this buried in a random GitHub issue comment - not even in the official changelog. Enable exception breakpoints and save yourself the pain.

The Debug Console is Your Best Friend at 3am

The Variables panel shows you everything in scope, but the real power is in the Watch panel. Instead of constantly expanding user.profile.settings.theme in the variables view, just add it to the watch list. Boom - it updates live as you step through code.

Debug console is where the magic happens. You can:

Execute any JavaScript expression: user.email shows the value
Modify variables on the fly: user.role = 'admin' and test the fix
Call functions with different parameters: validatePayment({amount: -100}) to test edge cases

This saved my ass debugging a race condition in production that only happened under heavy load. Could modify the timing variables in the debugger to reproduce the bug without restarting the entire application. Turns out setTimeout(0) isn't actually 0ms in Chrome 97+ - it's 1ms minimum. That 1ms difference broke our WebSocket reconnection logic. 10/10, would debug again.

When Your App is Spread Across 47 Different Services

Modern apps don't run as a single process - they're spread across containers, APIs, databases, and whatever the hell else your architect decided was "scalable."

Multi-session debugging lets you debug frontend and backend simultaneously. React throws an error, you set a breakpoint in both the frontend AND the Node.js API that's failing. Follow the request from client to server without losing your mind.

Remote debugging is essential when the bug only happens on staging because of course it does. Your app works fine locally but crashes in the container? Remote attach to the containerized process and debug it directly. No more "works on my machine" bullshit.

Remote work debugging hell: SSH connections that drop every 30 minutes because your ISP thinks you're torrenting Linux ISOs. VS Code Remote extensions that work great until they don't, then you get the dreaded "Could not establish connection to server" error that requires restarting VS Code, clearing SSH config cache, and sacrificing a rubber duck to the connection gods. Port forwarding randomly stops working right before your demo to the CEO because Windows Defender decided your debug server is "suspicious activity."

Container debugging with Dev Containers solved my Docker networking nightmares. Debug configs live with the container setup, so everyone on the team gets the same debugging environment. No more "your Docker setup is wrong" conversations.

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Don't Be the Developer Who Commits Their AWS Keys

Debug configurations can expose secrets faster than you can say "data breach." I've seen developers hardcode database passwords in launch.json and commit them to public repos. Don't be that person.

Workspace Trust stops malicious debug configs from running arbitrary code on your machine. When you open sketchy code from GitHub, VS Code asks if you trust it. Say "No" unless you actually do - those debug configurations could be running cryptocurrency miners.

Here's what you need to know:

Never hardcode secrets in .vscode/launch.json - use environment variables: "DATABASE_URL": "${env:DATABASE_URL}"
Review debug configs in code reviews - they can contain production credentials
Understand that launch.json gets committed to git - anything in there is potentially public
Use separate debug configs for prod/staging/local - don't mix environments

I once saw a startup lose $10k because someone committed Stripe production API keys in their debug configuration. The repo was public on GitHub. Took exactly 47 minutes from commit to first fraudulent charge. The attacker was running automated scripts looking for exactly this kind of fuckup. The company only noticed when their Slack bot posted "💰 $500 charge processed" 20 times in a row.

When Enterprise Security Makes Debugging Feel Like Prison

Enterprise debugging is where simple tasks go to die. Security policies treat you like a potential terrorist, and every debugging session requires three approvals and a sacrifice to the compliance gods.

Your company might require:

Logging every variable you inspect during debugging (yes, really)
Approval workflows before you can debug production-adjacent code
Disabled debugging entirely on anything that touches customer data
VPN requirements that break SSH connections randomly

I've worked at places where debugging required filling out a form explaining why I needed to inspect a variable. The form took longer than fixing the actual bug. But you adapt - use logpoints instead of breakpoints when possible, debug locally with production data copies, and keep a stash of debugging configs that actually work with the corporate firewall.

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AI Code is Debugging Hell in Disguise

GitHub Copilot writes code faster than you can debug it. Sure, it's impressive when it generates 50 lines of perfect-looking code, but have fun debugging when that code fails in production at 2am.

AI-generated code creates new categories of bugs:

Code that looks correct but has subtle logic errors (async/await race conditions that only happen under load)
Over-engineered solutions using patterns from 2019 that nobody uses anymore
Security vulnerabilities the AI learned from Stack Overflow answers marked "deprecated"
Patterns you didn't write and don't understand (good luck explaining this to your team lead)
Functions with 47 parameters because Copilot saw one example and decided that's how ALL functions should work
Promise chains that look elegant but deadlock in Node 16.14+ due to garbage collector changes

The worst part? When AI code breaks, you're debugging someone else's mental model - except that "someone" is a language model trained on billions of lines of code, including all the shitty code on GitHub.

My advice: Use conditional breakpoints heavily when debugging AI code. Set conditions that check the assumptions the AI made. And always, ALWAYS step through AI-generated code manually before trusting it in production. The AI doesn't have to get paged when your app crashes.

Additional debugging resources: Master advanced breakpoint techniques, learn logpoint best practices, understand exception handling, explore data inspection methods, and implement multi-target debugging for professional debugging workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I set up conditional breakpoints to catch specific error conditions?

Right-click on any line number in VS Code and select "Add Conditional Breakpoint." In the input box, enter a JavaScript expression that evaluates to true when you want execution to pause. Examples:

user.id === "12345" - only break for a specific user
items.length > 100 - only break when array gets large
error !== null && error.code === 'NETWORK_TIMEOUT' - break on specific error types

The expression runs in the current scope, so you can access any variables available at that line. Complex conditions work too: response.status >= 400 && request.url.includes('/api/payment').

Why do my breakpoints get hit thousands of times in loops?

This happens when you place breakpoints inside loops without conditions. Instead of debugging every iteration, use hit count breakpoints. Right-click the breakpoint, select "Edit Breakpoint," then set a hit count like "= 50" to break only on the 50th iteration, or "> 100" to break after 100 hits.

Combine hit counts with conditions for powerful debugging: userId === "target_user" with hit count "> 5" will break only after the 5th time that specific user triggers the code path.

How can I debug code running in Docker containers?

VS Code supports container debugging through Dev Containers. Configure your .devcontainer/devcontainer.json with debug port forwarding:

{
  "forwardPorts": [9229, 3000],
  "postCreateCommand": "npm install",
  "customizations": {
    "vscode": {
      "launch": {
        "configurations": [{
          "type": "node",
          "request": "attach",
          "name": "Docker Debug",
          "port": 9229,
          "restart": true
        }]
      }
    }
  }
}

For Node.js apps, start your application with --inspect=0.0.0.0:9229 to allow external debugger connections. The key is binding to 0.0.0.0 instead of localhost so the debugger can connect from outside the container.

Critical gotcha: Node 18.13.0+ has a breaking change where --inspect defaults to blocking execution until debugger connects. Add --inspect-brk=0.0.0.0:9229 if you want it to wait, or your app will start without waiting and you'll miss early breakpoints.

What's the difference between "Caught" and "Uncaught" exception breakpoints?

Caught exceptions are errors that your code handles with try-catch blocks. Breaking on caught exceptions helps you understand error patterns and verify your error handling works correctly.

Uncaught exceptions are errors that bubble up without being handled, often causing application crashes. These are usually the bugs you need to fix.

Enable these in the Debug view's "Breakpoints" section. Start with "Uncaught Exceptions" only—breaking on all caught exceptions can be overwhelming in codebases that use exceptions for normal control flow.

How do I debug multiple processes simultaneously (like frontend + backend)?

Create a compound launch configuration in .vscode/launch.json:

{
  "compounds": [{
    "name": "Launch Frontend + Backend",
    "configurations": ["Launch Frontend", "Launch Backend"],
    "stopAll": true
  }],
  "configurations": [{
    "name": "Launch Frontend",
    "type": "node",
    "request": "launch",
    "program": "${workspaceFolder}/frontend/src/index.js"
  }, {
    "name": "Launch Backend", 
    "type": "node",
    "request": "launch",
    "program": "${workspaceFolder}/backend/server.js"
  }]
}

This starts both processes with a single debug command. You can set breakpoints in either codebase and debug request/response flows across service boundaries.

Why can't I set breakpoints in some files during remote debugging?

This usually happens when source maps are missing or incorrect. Remote debugging relies on source maps to map between your TypeScript/transpiled code and the running JavaScript.

Check that:

sourceMap: true is enabled in your TypeScript or build configuration
Source map files (.map) exist next to your compiled files
The paths in source maps match your actual file structure
Your launch.json includes correct outFiles configuration

For Node.js: "outFiles": ["${workspaceFolder}/dist/**/*.js"] tells VS Code where to find the compiled files.

How do I prevent debug configurations from exposing secrets?

Never hardcode secrets in .vscode/launch.json. Instead, use environment variables:

{
  "type": "node",
  "request": "launch",
  "program": "${workspaceFolder}/app.js",
  "env": {
    "DATABASE_URL": "${env:DATABASE_URL}",
    "API_KEY": "${env:DEBUG_API_KEY}"
  }
}

This references environment variables set on your system. For team sharing, create a .env.example file showing required variables without exposing actual values.

What is Workspace Trust and how does it affect debugging?

Workspace Trust is VS Code's security feature that restricts potentially dangerous operations in untrusted folders. In "Restricted Mode," debugging is disabled because debug configurations can execute arbitrary code.

When you open code from unknown sources, VS Code asks if you trust the authors. Clicking "No, I don't trust" enables Restricted Mode, which:

Disables debugging and task execution
Prevents extensions from running workspace-specific code
Blocks workspace settings that could execute code

Only trust workspaces from sources you actually trust, as malicious debug configurations can execute system commands or access sensitive data.

How do I debug worker threads or child processes?

For Node.js worker threads, enable debugging on the worker with a different port:

// Main thread
const worker = new Worker('./worker.js', {
  execArgv: ['--inspect=9230'] // Different port from main process
});

// In launch.json, add a separate configuration
{
  "name": "Debug Worker",
  "type": "node", 
  "request": "attach",
  "port": 9230,
  "restart": true
}

For child processes spawned with child_process.fork(), pass the execArgv option with inspect flags. Each process needs its own debug port.

Can I modify variable values during debugging without restarting?

Yes, use the Debug Console to modify variables in real-time. While paused at a breakpoint:

Type variable names to inspect values: user.email
Assign new values: user.email = "test@example.com"
Call functions with different parameters: validateUser({id: 999, role: 'admin'})
Execute complex expressions: items.filter(item => item.active).length

This lets you test fixes without restarting the entire debugging session. Changes only affect the current execution and don't modify your source code.

Why does VS Code debugging feel slow compared to browser DevTools?

Because it is fucking slow. VS Code talks to your app through the Debug Adapter Protocol, which adds network overhead that browser DevTools don't have. It's like debugging through molasses dipped in cement. Every step operation has to go: VS Code → Debug Adapter → Your App → Back again. That's 3 network hops per button click.

Performance tips that actually help:

Use logpoints instead of breakpoints when you just need to see values - less overhead
Don't add 47 watched expressions - each one gets evaluated constantly and slows everything down
Close the variables panel when you're not using it - VS Code keeps updating it in the background
For web stuff, use browser DevTools for DOM/CSS debugging and VS Code for server code

Honestly, for frontend debugging, Chrome DevTools is faster. Use VS Code for backend debugging where the integration is actually worth the performance cost.

How do I debug TypeScript source code instead of compiled JavaScript?

Ensure proper source map configuration in your build setup:

For TypeScript (tsconfig.json):

{
  "compilerOptions": {
    "sourceMap": true,
    "outDir": "./dist"
  }
}

In launch.json:

{
  "type": "node",
  "request": "launch", 
  "program": "${workspaceFolder}/dist/app.js",
  "outFiles": ["${workspaceFolder}/dist/**/*.js"],
  "sourceMaps": true
}

VS Code uses source maps to show TypeScript source while debugging the compiled JavaScript. If breakpoints don't work, check that source map files exist and paths are correct.

Why do my breakpoints randomly stop working?

Welcome to the most infuriating VS Code bug that Microsoft has been "investigating" for 3+ years. Issue #47209 on GitHub has 847 comments and no real solution. Breakpoints just... stop working sometimes. The red dot is there, mocking you, but execution doesn't pause. It's like the debugger is ignoring you on purpose.

Common causes and fixes:

Source maps got corrupted - delete your dist/ folder and rebuild
VS Code lost track of file changes - restart the debugger (F5 then Shift+F5)
File watchers broke - restart VS Code entirely (annoying but works)
TypeScript compiled with wrong source map paths - check your outDir matches launch.json
You're debugging minified code without source maps - good luck with that

The nuclear option: Close VS Code, delete .vscode/ folder, clear VS Code workspace cache (%APPDATA%\Code\User\workspaceStorage on Windows), restart VS Code, recreate your launch config from scratch. I've done this more times than I care to admit. Usually fixes it for exactly 3 days before breaking again.

If nothing works, use debugger; statements in your code. They always work, even when VS Code's breakpoints decide to take a coffee break. Yes, it's 2025 and we're still using debugger statements like cavemen.

Comparison Table

Feature	Basic Debugging	Advanced Debugging	Enterprise Debugging	Browser DevTools	JetBrains IDEs
Breakpoint Types	Line breakpoints only	Conditional, logpoints, hit count, function breakpoints	All advanced types + audit logging	Basic + DOM breakpoints	All types + method breakpoints
Multi-Process Debugging	Single process only	Compound configurations, multi-session	Distributed debugging across services	Single tab/process	Multiple processes with shared projects
Remote Debugging	Local only	SSH, containers, cloud	VPN-secured remote with audit trails	Local browser only	Remote deployment debugging
Security Controls	None	Workspace trust	Role-based access, audit logs, compliance	Same-origin policy	Enterprise SSO integration
Variable Inspection	Basic variables panel	Watch expressions, debug console	Restricted variable access	Full JavaScript access	Advanced object inspection
Source Map Support	Basic TypeScript	Full source map support	Source map validation	Excellent source map support	Native TypeScript/compiled language support
Performance Impact	Minimal	Moderate	High due to logging/audit	Minimal (same process)	Low to moderate
Learning Curve	Very low	Medium	High	Medium	High
Team Collaboration	Individual use	Shared configurations	Centralized debug policies	Individual use	Team templates and sharing
Configuration Complexity	None required	Medium (launch.json)	High (enterprise policies)	None required	High initial setup
Cost	Free	Free	May require enterprise tooling	Free	Paid licensing required
Best Use Case	Learning/simple apps	Professional development	Enterprise/regulated environments	Web frontend debugging	Complex enterprise applications (if your company has fuck-you money)

Editorial

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When Corporate Security Ruins Everything Good About Debugging

Enterprise security makes debugging feel like trying to fix a car while wearing oven mitts. What should be a simple "add a breakpoint" becomes a bureaucratic nightmare involving forms, approvals, and security theater that would make the TSA proud.

Workspace Trust: Because Developers Can't Be Trusted Apparently

Workspace Trust exists because some asshole figured out they could hide malicious code in .vscode/launch.json and get it executed on your machine. Thanks, internet.

When you open code from an untrusted source, VS Code asks "Do you trust this?" If you say no, it enables Restricted Mode:

No debugging (because debug configs can run arbitrary commands)
No tasks (because tasks can run arbitrary scripts)
Extensions become read-only
Basically everything useful gets disabled

This matters more than you think. I've seen "legitimate" open source projects with debug configurations that:

Mine cryptocurrency in the background
Scan your filesystem for SSH keys
Send your environment variables to random servers

So when VS Code asks if you trust that random GitHub project, maybe actually think about it instead of auto-clicking "Yes" like you do with every other dialog box.

Big Brother Watches You Debug

Some companies log EVERYTHING you do while debugging. Every variable you inspect, every breakpoint you set, every time you pause execution. It's like having a hall monitor for your debugging sessions.

Why do they do this? Compliance theater mostly:

SOX auditors want to see who accessed financial data
GDPR requires logging when developers view customer information
HIPAA demands records of who looked at patient data
Some security team decided this was "important"

Real examples of what gets logged:

"Developer John inspected user.creditCardNumber at 2:34 PM"
"Breakpoint set in payment processing function"
"Debug console command: user.role = 'admin' executed"

I've worked at places where the compliance logging took longer to load than the actual debugging session. The logs were so detailed they could reconstruct your entire debugging workflow, including your mistakes. It's both impressive and terrifying.

Debug Config Hell: When IT Manages Your Launch.json

Some companies don't trust developers to write their own debug configurations. Instead, they provide "blessed" templates that barely work and can't be modified.

Centralized config management means your debug configurations live in some corporate repository that requires 3 approvals to change. Want to add a new environment variable? Fill out a ticket and wait 2 weeks.

Template-based configurations are the worst. Pre-approved debug configs that:

Work for the "standard" setup that nobody actually uses
Can't be customized for your specific needs
Break whenever the security team updates the template
Require restarting VS Code whenever they get updated

Environment policies where debugging is:

Unrestricted in dev (until it breaks something)
Requires approval in staging (good luck getting that approved)
Completely disabled in production (obviously)
Somehow more complicated than just fixing the bug

Docker Debugging: When Containers Make Everything Worse

Docker networking makes debugging feel like solving a puzzle blindfolded. Your app works fine locally but fails in the container? Welcome to debugging hell.

The 0.0.0.0 problem: Your debug server needs to bind to 0.0.0.0:9229 instead of localhost:9229 or the debugger can't connect from outside the container. This makes security teams nervous because now your debug server is "exposed" to the entire container network.

Port forwarding hell: Docker port mapping breaks randomly, SSH tunnels timeout, and VS Code's remote debugging loses connection every 10 minutes. Keep a terminal open with docker logs -f container_name because that's often your only reliable debugging output.

Volume mount disasters: Mount your source code as a volume and suddenly file watchers don't work, breakpoints disappear, and source maps point to the wrong files. Docker for Windows has a special talent for making mounted volumes work differently on every machine. Don't mount your entire project - just mount what you need or debugging will be painful and platform-specific.

Remote Debugging: SSH Keys and Pain

Remote debugging means your SSH connection will drop at the worst possible moment. VS Code's remote debugging is powerful when it works, but debugging the debugger connection becomes a second full-time job.

SSH key nightmares:

VS Code caches SSH connections that go stale
Shared SSH keys in teams become a security problem fast
Connection timeouts happen right when you're about to catch the bug
Port forwarding breaks if your VPN hiccups

Real security problems:

Debug servers listening on remote machines can be accessed by other team members
Environment variables containing secrets get exposed in debug configurations
Remote debug sessions don't always disconnect cleanly, leaving debug ports open
SSH agent forwarding can leak your keys to compromised remote machines

The Most Common Debugging Security Disasters

I've seen these fuck-ups happen in production:

1. API keys in launch.json: Junior dev hardcoded production Stripe keys in their debug config and pushed it to GitHub at 4:47 PM on a Friday. By Monday morning, $5,000 had disappeared in fake transactions. The attacker was smart - they made small transactions to avoid triggering fraud alerts. We only noticed when our monthly Stripe bill came in 300% higher than expected.

2. Database credentials committed: Debug configuration included production PostgreSQL connection string with admin privileges. Repo was public. Database was wiped by cryptolockers within 48 hours, replaced with a ransom note demanding 2 BTC. The backup restoration took 3 days because nobody had tested the backup process. Spoiler alert: half the backups were corrupted.

3. Debug server left running: DevOps forgot to disable debug mode in production deployment. The Node.js app was listening on port 9229 with no authentication. A security researcher found it during a port scan and could connect to inspect customer data, environment variables, and even execute arbitrary code through the debug console. We got a "friendly" email at 3 AM.

4. SSH tunnel shared passwords: Team shared a single SSH password for remote debugging. Former employee used it to access customer data 6 months after leaving.

Practical Security That Actually Works

Forget the compliance theater - here's what actually prevents debugging disasters:

Use .env files for secrets, never hardcode in launch.json
Set up separate debug configurations for each environment
Always disable debug servers in production builds
Use SSH keys instead of passwords, and rotate them regularly
Never debug with production data if you can help it

Security best practices resources: Follow VS Code security guidelines, understand extension security model, implement remote SSH security, configure Docker security practices, and apply Node.js debugging security principles.

Enterprise security integration: Learn GDPR compliance for developers, understand zero trust architecture, implement SSH security hardening, and follow OWASP secure coding practices for comprehensive security coverage.

The goal is debugging without ending up in a security incident report explaining why customer credit cards were logged to your debug console.

Quick Navigation

console.log Debugging is for Beginners. Here's How Professionals Do It.

Stop Spam-Clicking Through Breakpoints Like an Amateur

Function Breakpoints Are Magic When You Don't Know Where Shit's Called From

The Debug Console is Your Best Friend at 3am

When Your App is Spread Across 47 Different Services

Don't Be the Developer Who Commits Their AWS Keys

When Enterprise Security Makes Debugging Feel Like Prison

AI Code is Debugging Hell in Disguise

How do I set up conditional breakpoints to catch specific error conditions?

Why do my breakpoints get hit thousands of times in loops?

How can I debug code running in Docker containers?

What's the difference between "Caught" and "Uncaught" exception breakpoints?

How do I debug multiple processes simultaneously (like frontend + backend)?

Why can't I set breakpoints in some files during remote debugging?

How do I prevent debug configurations from exposing secrets?

What is Workspace Trust and how does it affect debugging?

How do I debug worker threads or child processes?

Can I modify variable values during debugging without restarting?

Why does VS Code debugging feel slow compared to browser DevTools?

How do I debug TypeScript source code instead of compiled JavaScript?

Why do my breakpoints randomly stop working?

When Corporate Security Ruins Everything Good About Debugging

Workspace Trust: Because Developers Can't Be Trusted Apparently

Big Brother Watches You Debug

Debug Config Hell: When IT Manages Your Launch.json

Docker Debugging: When Containers Make Everything Worse

Remote Debugging: SSH Keys and Pain

The Most Common Debugging Security Disasters

Practical Security That Actually Works

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