title: How to debug node.js react express applications
body: <p>I come from a traditional programming background, meaning that I can put a breakpoint on a section of code, and when that code is executed, the debugger throws me into the code.</p>
  
  <p>When developing these web apps, it seems that the only debugging one can do is "printf" debugging and using a tool like FireFox Developer to inspect web elements.</p>
  
  <p>How do I run the code so that it drops me into a debugger?Right now I am using a text editor, but not real GUI development environment.</p>
  
  <p>Any pointers would be appreciated.</p>