Debugging tools are essential for identifying and resolving issues in software applications. Below is a list of commonly used debugging tools, categorized by their functionality.

1. Logging Tools

  • Log4j: A widely-used logging library in Java.
  • Pyramid: A logging library for Python.
  • Logback: A successor to Log4j, also for Java.

2. Debugging Frameworks

  • GDB: A debugger for C/C++ programs.
  • pdb: Python’s built-in debugger.
  • Xdebug: A debugging tool for PHP.

3. Performance Monitoring

  • New Relic: A platform for application performance monitoring.
  • Datadog: A monitoring service for cloud-scale applications.
  • Prometheus: An open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit.

4. Source Code Editors with Debugging Capabilities

  • Visual Studio Code: An open-source editor with robust debugging features.
  • Eclipse: A popular IDE for Java development with debugging support.
  • VS Code: A lightweight but powerful source code editor with debugging tools.

GDB in Action

For more information on debugging tools and best practices, check out our Debugging Guide.