Core Java · interview question
Why is it useful to trace one checkout example by hand before trusting the program output?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. It gives you expected intermediate values so you can isolate where the logic went wrong
Why
If you already know the expected subtotal, discount, and final total for one example, you can compare the program's intermediate values and locate the bug much faster than staring only at the final answer.
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