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I write Python with an enhanced text editor every day and don't struggle in the slightest. It's lightening quick as well. I pull out a proper debugger about twice a year.

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I do data engineering and lots of systems scripting and Dev ops in python. I write in emacs and find I rarely if ever need a debugger.

What are you working on that you never need to pull out a debugger?

I almost always understand my code, maybe I’m good at it, not sure. I use a lot of logging and untangle tech debt at first opportunity.

That said, it isn’t rocket surgery. ETL, web services, and FS/image tools lately.

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