7.8.1. Debugging Tools

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does IDE stand for?

   Hint

   Think about what software tools help you code.

2. 2.

   What is the purpose of GDB?

   Hint

   It’s a command-line tool.

3. 3.

   What does an IDE-integrated debugger allow a developer to do?

   • Compile code
   • Set breakpoints
   • Write documentation

   Hint

   Think about what actions help you find errors.

4. 4.

   True or False: GDB can only be used for Python programs.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall which languages GDB supports.

5. 5.

   You're debugging a C program in GDB but can't seem to get the output expected. Write a step-by-step approach using GDB to identify the logical error in your code.

   Hint

   Think about how you can check each variable as it changes.

6. 6.

   Explain how you would utilize Chrome DevTools to diagnose a slow-loading webpage. What steps would you take to identify bottlenecks?

   Hint

   Consider what metrics help indicate issues.