In the open source and free software worlds, GDB, or the GNU Debugger, is the standard debugger. It ships with all BSD and GNU/Linux systems, and compiles and works "out of the box" on just about every other kind of commercial Unix system. (It even works on Microsoft Windows systems!)
Despite GDB's popularity, until now there hasn't been a brief guide or a quick reference to its many features. The GDB Pocket Reference fills this gap. It's designed so that you can look up features quickly and effectively. If you aren't a fluent user of GDB, the GDB Pocket Reference will show you what this debugger is capable of doing. If you are fluent, this book will keep the information you need right at your fingertips - without cluttering up either your physical or virtual desktop.
Many Linux and Unix developers are familiar with the GNU debugger (GBD), the invaluable open source tool for testing, fixing, and retesting software. And since GDB can be ported to Windows, Microsoft developers and others who use this platform can also take advantage of this amazing free software that allows you to see exactly what's going on inside of a program as it's executing. This new pocket guide gives you a convenient quick reference for using the debugger with several different programming languages, including C, C++, Java, Fortran and Assembly.The GNU debugger is the most useful tool during the testing phase of the software development cycle because it helps you catch bugs in the act. You can see what a program was doing at the moment it crashed, and then readily pinpoint and correct problem code. With the GDB Pocket Reference on hand, the process is quick and painless. The book covers the essentials of using GBD is a testing environment, including how to specify a target for debugging and how to make a program stop on specified conditions.This handy guide also provides details on using the debugger to examine the stack, source files and data to find the cause of program failure-and then explains ways to use GBD to make quick changes to the program for further testing and debugging.The ability to spot a bug in real time with GDB can save you hours of frustration, and having a quick way to refer to GBD's essential functions is key to making the process work. Once you get your hands on the GDB Pocket Reference, you'll never let go!
