5DEBUGGING WITH LLDB AND FRIENDS
Debugging iOS applications is considered one of Xcode’s strong components. In addition to the useful analysis features of DTrace, Xcode has a command line debugger with a relatively approachable graphical interface. As part of Apple’s migration away from GNU utilities, the default debugger is now lldb,1 which provides first-class support for Objective-C. Multithreaded debugging is well-supported, and you can even inspect objects from the debugger. The only downside is that you’ll have to translate your hard-won knowledge of gdb to a new environment.
Debugging is a vast topic, and there are multiple books on the subject.2 This chapter covers the basics for people new to Xcode, along with tips relevant to security ...
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