This guide explains how to use the source level debugger, dbx. You can use dbx to debug programs in C, C++, Fortran, and assembly language. This manual is written for programmers, and assumes that you are familiar with general debugging techniques.
This book contains the following information:
Chapter 1, “Getting Started with dbx”, introduces some basic dbx commands and offers some tips about how to approach a debugging session.
Chapter 2, “Running dbx”, explains how to run dbx and perform basic dbx control functions.
Chapter 3, “Examining Source Files”, explains how to examine source files under dbx.
Chapter 4, “Controlling dbx”, describes features of dbx that affect its operation while debugging a program.
Chapter 5, “Examining and Changing Data”, describes how to examine and change data in your program while running it under dbx.
Chapter 6, “Controlling Program Execution”, describes how to use the dbx commands that control execution of your program.
Chapter 7, “Debugging Machine Language Code”, explains how to debug machine language code.
Chapter 8, “Debugging Multiprocess Programs”, explains multiprocess debugging procedures.
Appendix A, “dbx Commands”, lists and describes all dbx commands.
Appendix B, “Predefined Aliases”, lists and describes all predefined dbx aliases.
Appendix C, “Predefined dbx Variables”, lists and describes all predefined dbx variables.
The following documents contain additional information that may be helpful:
SpeedShop User's Guide
C Language Reference Manual
C++ Programmer's Guide
MIPSpro Fortran 90 Commands and Directives Reference Manual
MIPSpro Fortran Language Reference Manual, Volume 1
MIPSpro Fortran Language Reference Manual, Volume 2
MIPSpro Fortran Language Reference Manual, Volume 3
MIPSpro Fortran 77 Language Reference Manual
MIPSpro Fortran 77 Programmer's Guide
ProDev WorkShop: ProMP User's Guide
ProDev WorkShop: Debugger User's Guide
ProDev WorkShop: Debugger User's Guide
ProDev WorkShop: Static Analyzer User's Guide
ProDev WorkShop: Overview
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