debug mode

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === debug mode (countable and uncountable, plural debug modes) (programming) The mode of a compiler or IDE that allows for debugging, with the availability of information such as variable names and line numbers from the source code. (video games) A (usually hidden) tool or set of tools in a video game used in its development and testing, the use of which typically enables players to cheat, modify the game's behaviour, or perform diagnostics. ==== Antonyms ==== release mode === References === What is the difference between debug mode and release mode? What is the difference between Debug Mode and Release Mode in Visual Studio 2010?