Solving c/c++ errors using core dump

Hi,

I just learned that whenever we have this error :

core dumped

some kind of core is actually dumped somewhere! can somebody elaborate that please?

You run linux, yes? You have the option enabled which generates core files when a program crashes. Use something like 'gdb' to view them.

Visit your local search engine, man page, etc to learn more.

Quzah.

Thank you quzah for the suggestion.
Yes, I do use Linux and also Unix! I tried gbd for a small program and it seems that it would be fun with thousands lines of code!

Sorry vVv ,
I thought this was c/c++ related problem, next time I will consider twice before posting!

Thank you,

>> I tried gbd for a small program and it seems that it would be fun with thousands lines of code!

Careful what ya wish for mate. ;)

One thing I might advise, its easier to run gdb through emacs than just on the console.

easier still with DDD, common to most distro's. For straight forensics DDD rules, for debugging and fixing emacs is still the way to go.

Hi,

Zach L.
Ya you are right, careful before I wish! But I always liked programming and thrived to be better and there is no better way to learn than "having and solving errors"!

Thank you Zach for your comment.


grib
What is DDD? Is it available with all Linux/Unix distribution? I use Suse 7.3 at present. Can you help me more regarding this? Like providing any link.

Thank you, grib.

Here's a link to DDD.

Your right, solving bugs will make you a better programmer. It just has a tendency to be painful sometimes. ;)

Zach L.

Thank you for the link. I have downloaded the software and will install it as soon I get my laptop working with Linux (RD9.0). :)

Thank you again, you have been of good help.