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About PyDebug

🐍 What is PyDebug?

PyDebug is a free, interactive platform to practice Python debugging and problem‑solving skills through real‑world bug‑fixing challenges. Instead of just writing code from scratch, you’re dropped into messy programs that don’t work the way they should — and your job is to figure out why and fix them.

🎯 Our Purpose

I built PyDebug because I noticed that most coding platforms focus on writing new code, but in real life, developers spend most of their time reading and debugging existing code. PyDebug fills that gap — it trains your brain to spot errors, think logically, and become a faster, more confident debugger.

🧠 What You’ll Learn

  • Reading and understanding unfamiliar code
  • Identifying common Python mistakes (indentation, logic errors, syntax)
  • Predicting output — a skill often tested in coding interviews
  • Systematic debugging using print statements or a debugger
  • Writing cleaner, more robust code

⚡ Main Features

  • 🔧 Fix‑the‑Bug problems — correct broken Python scripts
  • 🔮 Predict the Output — guess what a script will print
  • 💻 Built‑in code editor & Python runner (powered by Pyodide)
  • 🔥 Daily streak tracking & XP rewards
  • 📈 Weekly activity heatmap
  • ⭐ Premium membership with hard problems and an ad-free experience — every hint is free for everyone
  • 📱 Fully responsive – works on mobile and desktop

👤 Developer & Owner

PyDebug is created and maintained by Imtiyaj Khan. I’m a passionate developer who loves Python and believes debugging is a superpower every coder should master.

📧 Support

If you run into any issue, have a suggestion, or just want to say hi, reach out at contact@pydebug.in.

✅ How Content Is Created & Verified

All problems are hand‑crafted and tested thoroughly. I write each challenge myself, run the code multiple times, and verify the expected output carefully. Many problems come from real mistakes I (or fellow developers) have made in real projects.