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debugger

Computer program used to test and debug other programs

Entitysoftware categoryQ193231

Also known as debug · backtracer · backtrace · debugging tool · interactive debugger

Instance of: software category
Subclass of: programming tool

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A debugger is software for executing a computer program in an environment that allows for programming-level inspection and control. A debugger is often used to debug, but can be used for other goals including testing. Common features of a debugger include stepping through code line-by-line, breaking into the program's flow of control, managing breakpoints, and reporting and modifying memory.

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Has use: reverse engineering
malware analysis
debugging
software cracking
dynamic program analysis

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