5.3.1 Flow of service template debugging

The following describes the general procedure for debugging a service template:

1. If you do not expect any issues when executing the plug-ins in the service template, the first step of the debug process is to execute the debug task without pausing between steps.

   In the Debug view or the service template debugging view, make sure that there are no issues with the flow transitions or the processing of the plug-ins.

   If the service template contains plug-ins that you would prefer not to execute at this time, skip this step and start from step 2 instead.

2. If you identify an issue with a flow transition or the processing of a plug-in, execute the steps in the debug task individually to identify the precise location and nature of the problem. You can also test the behavior of the plug-ins by assigning unexpected values to input and output properties. You can debug the service template any number of times by clicking Perform Debugging in the service template debugging view.

3. Amend the service template in the service template editing view.

4. Build and debug the service template again, repeating steps 1 to 4 until all issues are resolved.

5. Make sure that all issues have been resolved, and finish the debug process.

Tip

After executing a debug task, you do not need to perform the build operation again if you repeat the debug process without amending the service template.

Related topics

• 5.1.1 Flow of service template validation

• 5.1.2 Overview of building

• 5.1.3 Overview of debugging

• 5.3.2 Functions used during debug operations

• 5.3.3 Example of service template debugging

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