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🐛🔍 Debugging

A comprehensive journey into iOS debugging techniques, from beginner-friendly concepts to advanced and specialized tools for tackling the most complex issues.

Introduction to Debugging in Xcode​

Overview of the Xcode debugger, setting breakpoints, and basic usage.

Understanding Console Output and Logging​

Using print statements, log levels, and Console for debugging.

Using LLDB​

Basic commands and usage of the LLDB debugger.

Introduction to Memory Debugging​

Detecting memory leaks using Xcode’s memory graph.

Basic Crash Analysis​

Understanding crash logs and how to start analyzing them.

Advanced Memory Debugging​

Tracking memory usage, leaks, and retain cycles.

Performance Profiling with Instruments​

Using Instruments to profile app performance.

Debugging Multithreading Issues​

Tools and techniques for debugging concurrency problems.

Network Debugging​

Using tools like Charles Proxy and Xcode’s Network Debugger.

Automated Crash Reporting​

Implementing crash reporting tools (e.g., Crashlytics, Sentry).

Continuous Integration and Debugging​

Integrating debugging and logging within CI/CD pipelines.

Symbolication of Crash Logs​

Understanding and using symbolication for advanced crash analysis.

Low-Level Debugging with Assembly​

Stepping into assembly code for debugging critical issues.

Kernel-Level Debugging​

Advanced techniques for debugging at the OS kernel level.

Custom Debugging Tools​

Developing and using custom scripts or tools to automate and enhance debugging.