Coding in Objective-C 2.0 Episode 3: Debugging
Bugs happen, even in Objective-C programs. You’ll want to find and fix them as quickly as possible. Thankfully, Xcode has a powerful debugger. In this episode, we’ll explore the various features and commands of the debugger, use it to find a bug, and wrap up with remote debugging. You’ll learn how to:
- Use the debugger to find and squash bugs
- Set breakpoints, and disable them for quicker debug cycles
- Navigate your program with debugger controls
- Inspect and change program state on the fly
- Edit breakpoints to conditionally stop or run arbitrary actions
- Use common GDB commands for more convenient debugging
- Debug an iPhone or iPod Touch application remotely
- Other expert debugging tips and tricks!