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What does GDB stand for?
Think about what GDB helps you do.
What type of issues does Valgrind help identify?
Consider what problems can occur with memory in programs.
What is the primary function of GDB?
Think about what GDB does for your programs.
True or False: Valgrind can detect memory leaks.
Reflect on what Valgrind is commonly used for.
Given a scenario where a program is crashing regularly, outline a step-by-step approach using GDB and core dumps to diagnose the issue.
Start with enabling core dumps first and recall commands you’d use in GDB.
Evaluate a program that’s experiencing significant slowdowns. How might you use perf and gprof together to improve its performance?
Think about the metrics each tool provides and how they can complement each other.
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