Visualization
Print Graph Structure
Visualize your graph structure:Generate Mermaid Diagram
Create visual diagrams:Use LangGraph Studio
For interactive visualization:- Interactive graph visualization
- Step-by-step execution
- State inspection
- Breakpoints
Execution Tracing
Debug Mode
Enable debug mode for detailed logging:Stream Modes
Use different streaming modes to observe execution:Values Mode
Updates Mode
Tasks Mode
Messages Mode
State Inspection
Get Current State
Inspect State History
Check Pending Tasks
LangSmith Tracing
Integrate with LangSmith for comprehensive debugging:- Full execution traces
- LLM call inspection
- Latency analysis
- Error tracking
- Cost monitoring
Common Issues
State Not Updating
Debug state update issues:Infinite Loops
Detect and prevent infinite loops:Missing Edges
Verify graph connectivity:Conditional Edge Issues
Debug routing logic:Error Handling
Catch and Log Errors
Retry Failed Nodes
Use retry policies:Global Error Handler
Performance Debugging
Measure Node Execution Time
Profile Memory Usage
Analyze Bottlenecks
Testing
Unit Test Nodes
Integration Test Graphs
Mock External Services
Best Practices
- Use LangSmith: Essential for production debugging
- Enable debug mode: During development for detailed logs
- Visualize graphs: Understand structure before debugging behavior
- Test nodes independently: Isolate issues to specific nodes
- Check state history: Understand state transitions
- Add logging: Strategic logging in complex nodes
- Use breakpoints: In LangGraph Studio or with
interrupt() - Monitor performance: Track execution time and memory
- Handle errors gracefully: Don’t let exceptions crash the graph
- Write tests: Catch issues before production
Next Steps
- Review Deployment for production monitoring
- Explore Interrupts for interactive debugging
- Learn about LangSmith for observability