Debugging Using an Exact Recording of a Program's Execution

Explore advanced debugging techniques using Undo's Live Recorder in this CppNow conference talk. Learn how to create 100% accurate recordings of Linux C++ applications' execution in the field and use the UndoDB reversible debugger to investigate failures at customer sites. Discover new ways of working with application recordings, including comparing two recordings using binary search, collaborative debugging, and programmatic exploration of execution history through gdb's python extension system. Delve into topics such as dataflow analysis with backwards time travel, addressing debugging nightmares, memory leaks, and event logging. Gain insights into internal testing, recording limits, and data analysis. Watch a live debugging demonstration and understand the concept of basic blocks in software development.

Introduction
Overview
Demo
Background
Debugging Nightmares
Memory Leaks
Event Log
Binary Search
Saving a recording
Using a reversible debugger
Going back in history
Live Recorder
Internal Testing
Recording Limits
Data for analysis
Debugging demo
Testing
Basic Blocks