javascript debuging

can anyone recommend me a good tool for debugging javascript and please don't say MS Interdev unless you want me to scream

I don't know of any tools. I always do it the hard way :)
I use Textpad to write html/javascript with syntax coloring.

Some links that might be usefull:
http://developer.irt.org/script/22.htm ' my favourite JS site
http://javascript.internet.com/debug-guide.html
http://www.webreview.com/2000/10_06/webauthors/10_06_00_1.shtml

thanks for the links arnout, I'll check them out

I'm currently using Notepad and using inputboxs for watch windows but if there is an easier way then I'd like to try it

Link to textpad:
www.textpad.com

I use this (http://www.textpad.com/add-ons/files/syntax/javascript_html.zip) syntax definition file.

thanks again arnout, I'll have to see if the boss will part with some money

better if u could grab a copy of Borland JBuilder (u dun have ti buy it, borrow it from a fren)

Ad1, are you asking about Java Script or JAVA?

I've used JBuilder and I don't think it's for Java Script.

Anyways, for both I prefer Notepad.

I find the best way to debug is just place a bunch of Alerts()
everywhere to find out the values of variables.

no I meant javascript, I'm also using notepad and using inputboxes or tables for showing debugging values, I've tried Interdev and Netscapes javascript console but they are both ****!, I think I'll probably stick with notepad unless someone knows of a decent tool

I use Microsofts Script Debugger. It seems ok. The only problem I have is that if I'm using VBScript I can check the values of the variables with the debugger, however when I'm using JScript I cannot seem to get the values to be displayed.

Although, I think that I'm probably doing something incorrect, or have IIS set up incorrect as all the examples I have seen have been the same.

It does allow you to step through your code and follow the path though.

Gazzo.

it seems to have a few capabilities but it keeps wiping out my other apps which is VERY annoying :mad: , its even more unstable than my mother inlaw

Its never wiped any of my other apps out, yet I dont use it that much as I am using JScript and, as I said, I cannot get the bloody sod to show the values of my variables in JScript ;)

think I'll just give up and stick with Notepad