Introduction The build and debug cycle can be tedious especially when you are unsure whether the change you have in mind solves your problem or not. Sometimes it is good to be able to tweak the logic of your code during a debugging session. This article explains how to make minor adjustments to code without [...]
Debugging in assembly is not an optional skill to have. Every developer encounters a situation where there is no other alternative other than cracking open the assembly code. Here are a few reasons why a developer should get their hands dirty with this skill -
If you haven’t debugged in assembly yet, you haven’t debugged enough Debugging assembly in gdb can be tricky at times. A normal debugging session involving assembly language consists of the following steps – Launch the program in gdb and set the required breakpoint(s). When the breakpoint is hit, use the disassemble command to view [...]
