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What is GDB Debugger?
GDB (GNU Debugger) is a tool that helps
programmers find and fix problems
(bugs) in their programs. It works with
programming languages like C, C++, and
others. It allows you to see what your
program is doing while it runs, so you
can check where something goes
wrong. Why is GDB Important?
1.
Find Bugs Quickly: It helps locate
and fix errors in your code.
Understand Program Behavior: You
can see how your program runs
step by step.
Saves Time: Makes debugging
faster and easier.
Works on Different Systems: Can
be used on various operating
systems and platforms.
Great for Learning: Helps new 5. Great for Learning: Helps new
programmers understand how their
code works.
Features of GDB
1. Set Breakpoints: Stop the program
at specific points to check its
behavior.
2. Inspect Variables: See and change
tha vinlian NV avinahlan divine . Inspect Variables: See and change
the values of variables during
execution.
. Run Step-by-Step: Go through your
program line by line to find errors.
. View the Call Stack: Check which
functions were called and in what
order.
. Analyze Crashes: Examine program
state when it crashes using core
dumps.
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. Debug Multi-thread Programs: 6. Debug Multi-thread Programs:
Handle programs that run multiple
threads.
7. Remote Debugging: Debug
programs running on another
computer.
Basic Commands in GDB Basic Commands in GDB
Here are some easy commands to get
started:
1. Start and Exit:
¢ gdb program_name: Start
debugging a program.
* quit : Exit GDB.
2. Run and Stop the Program:
¢ run: Start running the
program.
° kill op the program if it’s e kill: Stop the program if it’s
running.
3. Breakpoints:
* break : Stop the
program at a specific line.
¢ delete : Remove a breakpoint.
¢ info breakpoints : Show all
breakpoints.
4. Step Through Code: 4. Step Through Code:
e¢ next : Run the next line of
code (skip entering functions).
e step : Run the next line and go
into functions. 6. Check the Call Stack:
e backtrace : Show the list of
function calls made so far.
Benefits of Using GDB
ale Benefits of Using GDB
1.
Easier Debugging: You can find and
fix bugs faster.
Understand Your Program: See
exactly how your code behaves.
Open Source: It's free to use and
widely supported.
. Works for Complex Programs:
Debug large programs with many
files and functions.
. Improves C , ‘ing Skills: Helps you 5. Improves Coding Skills: Helps you
write better and bug-free code.
GDB is an essential tool for anyone
working with programs in languages like
C or C++. It simplifies debugging and
helps you become a better programmer. @ Why We Use GDB (Points)
1. Find and Fix Bugs: Locate errors in
code easily.
2. Understand Program Behavior: See
how your program runs line by line.
3. Debug Complex Programs: Handle
large programs with multiple files
and functions.
4. Analyze Crashes: Identify the cause
of program crashes using core
dumps. v . Analyze Crashes: Identify the cause
of program crashes using core
dumps.
. Debug Multi-threaded Programs:
Debug programs with multiple
threads efficiently.
. Save Time: Speeds up debugging
with features like breakpoints and
variable inspection.
. Modify Code During Runtime:
Change variable values or program
flow witho y, ‘starting.
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Educational Tool: Helps new
programmers learn how programs
work in real-time.
Supports Multiple Languages:
Works with C, C++, Fortran, and
more.
Cross-Platform: Can debug
programs on different operating
systems and architectures.
