Command Line Debuggers
Command line debuggers are software tools that allow developers to inspect and control the execution of programs directly from a terminal or command-line interface. They enable features like setting breakpoints, stepping through code, examining variables, and analyzing memory, helping to identify and fix bugs in applications. These debuggers are often integrated with programming languages or operating systems, providing a lightweight and scriptable debugging environment.
Developers should learn command line debuggers when working in environments without graphical IDEs, such as remote servers, embedded systems, or for automation in scripts. They are essential for debugging low-level code, system utilities, or performance-critical applications where fine-grained control is needed, and they offer advantages in resource-constrained or headless setups compared to GUI-based alternatives.