Debugging C Code

Get an in-depth look at how to find and fix bugs in your C code. Learn how to spot common problems that lead to bugs, use an IDE debugger, work with the GNU Debugger, and more.

Introduction

• Out bugs
• Required tools

1. Bugs in Your Code

• Understanding bugs
• Catching bugs
• Debugging your code manually
• Reviewing ten common coding problems
• Challenge: Where is the error?
• Solution: Where is the error?

2. IDE Debugging

• Building a debug project
• Stepping through your code
• Examining variables and memory
• Challenge: Find the bug
• Solution: Find the bug

3. The GNU Debugger

• Compiling code for debugging
• Setting breakpoints
• Dumping memory
• Challenge: Fix the code
• Solution: Fix the code