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JDB: An adaptable interface for debugging

Author(s) -

Winder Russel,

Nicolson Joe

Publication year - 1988

Publication title -

software: practice and experience

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.437

H-Index - 70

eISSN - 1097-024X

pISSN - 0038-0644

DOI - 10.1002/spe.4380180304

Subject(s) - debugging , computer science , unix , interface (matter) , programming language , algorithmic program debugging , software engineering , human–computer interaction , operating system , software , bubble , maximum bubble pressure method

In the Unix environment there are a number of debugging tools. None are universally popular and many programmers choose not to use any of them at all. In this paper we present a study of existing debuggers. We highlight a number of reasons why they may not be popular and we discuss some of the features that programmers look for in a debugging aid. Finally, we report on the development of a new screen‐based interface, JDB, and some informal results of its usage.

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