Application Debugging Process

An Application Debugging Process is a software diagnostic methodology that identifies and resolves errors in user-space applications using debugging tools and techniques.

• AKA: User-Space Debugging, Program Debugging, Software Application Debugging, App Debugging.
• Context:
  • It can typically involve Breakpoint Setting through IDE debuggers.
  • It can typically utilize Variable Inspection using watch windows.
  • It can often employ Step-Through Execution via line-by-line debugging.
  • It can often require Stack Trace Analysis through call stack viewers.
  • It can support Memory Leak Detection using heap analysis tools.
  • It can enable Performance Profiling via application profilers.
  • It can facilitate Exception Handling Analysis through exception breakpoints.
  • It can range from being a Source-Level Application Debugging Process to being a Binary-Level Application Debugging Process, depending on its code availability.
  • It can range from being a Local Application Debugging Process to being a Remote Application Debugging Process, depending on its debugging location.
  • It can range from being an Interactive Application Debugging Process to being an Automated Application Debugging Process, depending on its user involvement.
  • It can range from being a Development Application Debugging Process to being a Production Application Debugging Process, depending on its deployment stage.
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• Examples:
  • IDE-Based Debugging, such as:
    • Visual Studio Debugging - Microsoft's IDE debugger.
    • Eclipse Debugging - Java development debugging.
    • Xcode Debugging - Apple development debugging.
  • Language-Specific Debugging, such as:
    • Python Debugging - using pdb or PyCharm.
    • JavaScript Debugging - browser developer tools.
    • C++ Debugging - using gdb or lldb.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Kernel Debugging Process, which operates at kernel level.
  • Hardware Debugging Process, which tests physical components.
  • Network Debugging Process, which analyzes network traffic.
• See: Software Debugging, Kernel Debugging Process, System Diagnostic Methodology, Integrated Development Environment, Debugging Tool, Software Testing Process, Error Handling, Performance Analysis.

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