Setting breakpoints is a very effective way to debug programs online. Combined with step-by-step debugging, it allows for quick problem identification. However, sometimes manually setting breakpoints can be inconvenient. For example, if you want to stop at the Nth iteration of a loop, you would have to keep clicking step run until the loop reaches … Read more
Hello everyone! As a C++ developer, I understand the importance of debugging in program development. Today, I want to share some advanced techniques for debugging C++ programs using GDB. With these techniques, you will be able to locate and resolve complex issues in your programs more efficiently. Let’s dive into this powerful debugging tool together! … Read more
1. Start gdb -q: Suppress unnecessary output. file a.out: Specify the debug file. gdb –args a.out a.txt: Specify arguments. set args a.txt: Specify arguments after starting gdb. run a.txt: Run with specified arguments. start a.txt: Start with specified arguments (break at main). cd $dir; path $dir: Specify environment variables. run > a.txt: Redirect output to … Read more
1. GDB Deployment Establishing GDB Debugging Connection: 1. Start GDB on the host, and start the server gdbserver on the target board. 2. Ensure that the compiled options for the program being debugged include the -g option to add debugging information, and that the debugging programs on both the host and target board are consistent. … Read more