Method and apparatus for statement level debugging of a computer program

A method and apparatus for statement level debugging. Statement level debugging refers to the ability to identify a statement in a source file, i.e. a breakpoint, and have program execution suspended at that point. Further, "stepping" through the execution of the program may be performed a...

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Main Author KIMELMAN; PAUL
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 29.08.1995
Edition6
Subjects
CALCULATING
COMPUTING
COUNTING
ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
PHYSICS
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Summary:A method and apparatus for statement level debugging. Statement level debugging refers to the ability to identify a statement in a source file, i.e. a breakpoint, and have program execution suspended at that point. Further, "stepping" through the execution of the program may be performed a statement at a time. In accomplishing this a column reference is added to debugging information generated in connection with an object module. The column reference provides for distinguishing the different statements in a line of a computer program. Statement level debugging allows for more precise control of the debugging of a program. Alternative means for specifying the statement are also described.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19920920093