DevConf.CZ 2025

Favourite GDB developers tricks
2025-06-12 , A112 (capacity 64)

The GNU Debugger GDB is one of the most popular debuggers. In this talk, I will show how powerful GDB can be by using a few of its versatile commands. I'll be talking about commands such as apropos, frame, display, ptype and others. Then, I'll show how easy it is to create new commands in GDB using the Python API.

Learn how to use GDB from GDB developers without any advanced knowledge required!


What level of experience should the audience have to best understand your session?

Intermediate - attendees should be familiar with the subject

I'm working on GDB in Red Hat. I have 4 cats and in my free time I love cycling, hiking and camping.