Binding.irb how to step to the next line when debugging with IRB

Question

when usnig Binding.irb how do i.. step to the next line when debugging with IRB?

Or do i just place loads of binding.irb lines for everytime i want to pause execution for debugging purposes?

Answer 1

You can't. IRB is a REPL, but not a debugger.

Use a debugger instead, like byebug:

Usage (instead of typing binding.irb):

byebug

Then to go to the next line, type:

next