Practice Overview - 8.1 | 8. System Debugging and Profiling | Embedded Linux
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Question 1 Easy

What is debugging?

💡 Hint: Think about what developers do when their programs do not work as expected.

Question 2 Easy

Name a tool used for profiling.

💡 Hint: Recall some profiling tools mentioned during the session.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of debugging?

Optimization
Finding and fixing errors
Enhancing aesthetics

💡 Hint: Consider what you must do if a program crashes.

Question 2

True or False: Profiling is only necessary for complex applications.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the importance of performance in every application.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a debugging strategy for a hypothetical application that crashes during startup. Identify steps you would take using GDB.

💡 Hint: Think about how you would systematically check the application startup code.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate how profiling tools can impact performance optimization strategies in embedded systems. Provide real-world examples.

💡 Hint: Consider specific performance metrics to analyze.

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