Tips for debugging and troubleshooting issues
As we are running automated tests in our containerized environments, we may from time to time face seemingly weird behaviors and mysteriously failing tests. Here are some tips for debugging and troubleshooting issues that may arise when testing applications in containers:
- Check the logs: The first step in debugging any issue is to check the logs for any error messages or other clues about the cause of the problem. In a containerized environment, you can use tools such as
docker container logs
to view the logs for a specific container. - Use a debugger: If the error message or log output is not sufficient to diagnose the problem, you can use a debugger to inspect the state of the application at runtime. Many IDEs, such as VS Code, which we use all the time, Visual Studio, and IntelliJ, have built-in support for debugging applications running in containers.
- Inspect the container environment: If the issue appears to be related...