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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.