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= Memory Debugging Tools =


== Summary ==
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The gdb debugger has been extended with new commands that make it easier to track down and fix excessive memory usage within programs and libraries.


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* Name: [[User:dmalcolm|Dave Malcolm]]


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== Current status ==
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* Last updated: 2010-05-17
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* Percentage of completion: 10%
 
Initial version of code ready to upload; hosting request here: https://fedorahosted.org/fedora-infrastructure/ticket/2171


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Memory Debugging Tools

Summary

The gdb debugger has been extended with new commands that make it easier to track down and fix excessive memory usage within programs and libraries.

Owner

  • Email: <dmalcolm@redhat.com>

Current status

  • Targeted release: Fedora 42
  • Last updated: 2010-05-17
  • Percentage of completion: 10%

Initial version of code ready to upload; hosting request here: https://fedorahosted.org/fedora-infrastructure/ticket/2171


Detailed Description

Benefit to Fedora

Scope

How To Test

User Experience

Dependencies

Contingency Plan

Documentation

Release Notes

Comments and Discussion