GDB

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Many Linux and Unix developers are familiar with the GNU debugger (GDB), an invaluable open-source tool for testing and fixing software. With its capability to be ported to Windows, developers on that platform can also benefit from this powerful software, which allows you to observe a program's execution in real-time. This pocket guide serves as a quick reference for using the debugger across various programming languages, including C, C++, Java, Fortran, and Assembly. GDB is essential during the software development cycle's testing phase, enabling you to catch bugs as they occur. You can identify what a program was doing at the moment it crashed, making it easier to locate and correct problematic code. The guide covers the essentials of using GDB in a testing environment, detailing how to specify debugging targets and set conditions for program interruptions. It also explains how to examine the stack, source files, and data to diagnose failures, as well as how to implement quick changes for further testing. The ability to identify bugs in real-time with GDB can save hours of frustration, and having this quick reference at hand is crucial for an efficient debugging process. Once you have this guide, it will become an indispensable tool in your development toolkit!