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Debugging C++ Programs Using the SAS/C Debugger

Introduction

For the most part, debugging C++ programs is the same as debugging C programs. There are only a few differences, which are the focus of this chapter. This chapter does not attempt to teach you how to set up and use the basic features of the debugger. For general information about setting up the debugger under CMS and TSO and for tutorials on using the debugger, refer to the SAS/C Debugger User's Guide and Reference, Third Edition.

The main areas of concern in debugging C++ programs are

specifying C++ function names in debugger commands
specifying C++ expressions in debugger commands
searching for data objects
debugging initialization and termination routines
setting breakpoints in dynamically loaded modules.

These areas are covered in the next few sections. The final section contains an example that illustrates debugging a sample C++ program.

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