7.8. Debugging and Testing Tools

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does GDB stand for?

   Hint

   Think about debugging tools for C/C++.

2. 2.

   What is the purpose of Chrome DevTools?

   Hint

   Consider tools available in browsers.

3. 3.

   What is the purpose of GDB?

   • Compile code
   • Debug code
   • Test code

   Hint

   Think about the tool’s functionality in programming.

4. 4.

   True or False: Postman is used primarily for frontend testing.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on what types of testing tools are available.

5. 5.

   Imagine you find a memory leak in your application using GDB. Explain how you would approach finding the problematic code.

   Hint

   Consider how you would track memory without pause.

6. 6.

   Design a simple API with tests using Postman. Describe the process you would take to implement API endpoints and the corresponding tests.

   Hint

   Focus on endpoint structure and what outputs you expect.