Debugging C++ Applications Using HP WDB (766162-001, March 2014)

About this document

This document describes how to debug C++ programs using HP Wildebeest Debugger (WDB).

Intended audience

This document is intended for C++ programmers who use HP WDB to debug their applications.

Readers of this document must be familiar with the concepts of C++ programming and basic

debugging commands that HP WDB supports.

Document conventions and symbols

Table 1 lists the conventions and symbols used in this white paper.

Table 1 Document conventions

ElementConvention

Cross-reference links and email addressesMedium blue text:

Website addressesMedium blue, underlined text

(http://www.hp.com)

Bold font

• Key names

• Text typed into a GUI element, such as into a box

• GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such as menu and list items,

buttons, and check boxes

Text emphasisItalic font

Monospace font

• File and directory names

• System output

• Code

• Text typed at the command line

Monospace, italic font

• Code variables

• command line variables

Emphasis of file and directory names, system output, code, and text typed

at the command line

Monospace, bold font

CAUTION: Indicates that failure to follow directions can result in damage to equipment or data.

IMPORTANT: Provides clarifying information or specific instructions.

NOTE: Provides additional information.

Terms and definitions

Table 2 lists the terms and definitions used in this white paper.

Table 2 Terms and definitions

DefinitionsTerms

Refers to the name of the variable, data type, template, and so on that are defined in C++.Actual name

Refers to the additional information added to the actual name by the C++ compiler.Mangled name