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Why is a block form easier to debug than the statement modifier form?

It's often easier to set a line breakpoint in a debugger if there's only one sequence point per line.

Of course, a good debugger gives you more options for setting breakpoints than just "When execution reaches this line," so it's a slight reason.

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