[PATCH][EXAMPLE] gdbserver embedded debugging in kdevelop

[Roger Larsson]

On Wednesday 30 July 2003 00.50, Roger Larsson wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have added some scripting features necessary for embedded debugging in
> kdevelop.
>
> Linked is also a project that uses those features to debug over ssh on an
> x86 using static libraries.
> 	http://w1.910.telia.com/~u91005870/hello-distclean.zip
> 	you will have to edit user and computer names...
>
> Short description:
> * After build the executable has to be transferred to the target.
>   This is done in src/Makefile.am
> 	all: hello.remote
> 	hello.remote: hello
> 	        transfer-target.sh hello
>   Note: transfer-target.sh also strips the executable.
>
> * When pressing RUN button (>)
> 	* First a shell script "prepare-target.sh" (place in path) is executed
> that uses ssh (could use rsh, serial terminal, etc.) to start the
> application on the target - input and output are redirected.
>
> 	* A user defined gdb script, "prepare-target.gdb", is run.
> 	  This connects to the target application.
> 	  and executes an optional "continue" to reach the first breakpoint.
>
> * Additional feature
> 	* A gdb script run at init time (not tested)
>
> Missing:
> * GUI for configure options, see "hello.kdevelop" for manual configuration.

Added, review this part carefully.

>
> Problem:
> * Timing between shell script and gdb script is tight...
> * ./configure => "-g -O2", this leads to:
> 	* breakpoints might not work
> 	* confusing single stepping.

I should note that this is a potential problem - and that the possibility
can be reduced with a
  shell sleep 5
in the prepare-target.gdb file

/RogerL

-- 
Roger Larsson
Skellefteå
Sweden
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