How to debug JavaScript in IE?

Question

Is there a better way to debug JavaScript than MS Script Editor? I am searching for something like Firebug. Firebug Lite doesn\'t offer this functionality, though. ­­­­­­­­­

Answer 1

In newer versions of Internet Explorer (10.0+ I guess) the developer tools are integrated.

The debugger panel there allows you to debug your JavaScript like in Firebug, the Firefox DevTools or the Chrome DevTools.

Answer 2

There is a blog post that goes over most of the known ways to debug javascript in IE, with pros and cons.

Answer 3

Great article mkoryak

I used visual studio web developer as in this linked article http://www.berniecode.com/blog/2007/03/08/how-to-debug-javascript-with-visual-web-developer-express/

Answer 4

I've used IE WebDeveloper. It's not free and not as nice as Firebug, but got the job done for me. http://www.ieinspector.com/dominspector/index.html

Answer 5

Use Visual Studio 2008.

The Web Development Helper from Nikhilk is useful as is the Internet Explorer Developer Toolbar (http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=18359). They are not as good as FireBug though :-(

Answer 6

You can download the Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition for free.