Distributed Debugging An Integrated Approach
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Distributed Debugging: An Integrated Approach
Author: Stephen Lesavich
language: en
Publisher: Coconut Avenue, Inc.
Release Date: 1991-03-15
The design and development of digital computer software for distributed concurrent programming environments has increased significantly in the past few years. The presence of remote processors and concurrency greatly complicates the creation, analysis, testing, and debugging of all software produced for these environments. It appears that few tools developed for sequential environments are adequate for debugging software programs in a distributed concurrent environment. The distributed concurrent environment also presents the need for special debugging tools that were not needed for sequential environments. This research will present a new model for debugging programs in a distributed concurrent programming environment. This new model was used to design, develop, and implement an integrated, cooperating set of concurrent debugging tools. The new debugging model and tool set were used in a distributed Concurrent C development environment running under the UNIX® operating system and connected by an Ethernet local area network. Actual results obtained from using the new debugging scheme and integrated debugging tool set to detect, locate, and correct software faults in distributed Concurrent C programs are also presented.
GDB Fundamentals and Techniques
"GDB Fundamentals and Techniques" "GDB Fundamentals and Techniques" is a comprehensive, authoritative guide to mastering the GNU Debugger—one of the most powerful and widely adopted debugging tools in software development. The book meticulously explores GDB’s architecture, from its historical origins and internal design to its support for various platforms, programming languages, and debug information formats. Through detailed treatments of user interaction modes and symbol management, readers gain a deep appreciation for how GDB operates at both a high and granular level, laying a rock-solid foundation for advanced debugging work. With a focus on practical application, the book delves into the entire lifecycle of debugging: instrumentation at compilation, integrating with diverse build systems, and navigating the complexities of modern, concurrent software systems. Step-by-step guidance covers everything from session control, breakpoints, and memory inspection, to advanced workflows for multithreaded programs, remote debugging, and core dump analysis. A dedicated emphasis on scripting, extensibility, and automation empowers users to tailor GDB to their unique requirements—whether optimizing productivity through IDEs and CI/CD workflows, or leveraging Python for custom inspection and visualization. Beyond technical mastery, "GDB Fundamentals and Techniques" addresses the broader context of security analysis, reverse engineering, and best practices in debugging. Readers will discover strategies for diagnosing elusive, catastrophic failures, insights into debugging hardened and adversarial environments, and valuable case studies and comparative analyses with other modern debuggers. The book closes by surveying future directions in debugging and offering guidance on cultivating a culture of excellence, making it an indispensable resource for both aspiring and expert developers seeking to maximize their impact and understanding in complex software landscapes.
Parallel Program Development for Cluster Computing
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