node-inspect-debugger

Debug Node.js applications by enabling the V8 inspector to set breakpoints, step through code, and inspect variables. Run your script with `node --inspect-brk path/to/script.js` to start a detailed debugging session.

Yes, automate breakpoints for non-interactive Node.js debugging sessions using scriptable CLI tools like `ndb`. This allows automated script execution to inspect intermediate states and closures without manual intervention.

Use the V8 inspector instead of console logging when debugging complex Node.js logic, stateful processes, or when you need a detailed view of intermediate states and closures that traditional logging cannot provide.

Yes, Node.js debugging leverages the built-in V8 inspector and Chrome DevTools Protocol CLI. This integration supports variable inspection and stepping through code directly within the Node.js process.

The V8 inspector is not suited for non-reactive debugging requirements if the process cannot be paused. It is ideal for complex logic and stateful processes but may interrupt live execution during breakpoint inspection.