How to debug JavaScript in Visual Studio ?

🔍 How to Debug JavaScript in Visual Studio – A Step-by-Step Guide

Debugging is where the real magic happens in programming—it's how you find and fix the bugs that are causing your code to break. If you're working with JavaScript inside Visual Studio (not VS Code, but the full Visual Studio IDE), this guide will help you master the built-in debugging tools quickly and easily.

Watch the full video above for a live walkthrough, and follow along with the tips below to level up your JavaScript debugging skills.

💡 Why Use Visual Studio for JavaScript?

While Visual Studio is mainly known for C#, .NET, and enterprise development, it also supports JavaScript—especially in web projects or ASP.NET applications. And yes, it comes with a powerful debugger that works seamlessly with JavaScript running in the browser.

🧰 Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have:

• Visual Studio (2022 or newer) installed

• A web project with some JavaScript code (e.g., ASP.NET, HTML + JS, or Blazor with JS interop)

• Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge installed (debugger hooks into them easily)