GDBLLDB

GDBLLDB is a command-line debugging tool that combines features from the GNU Debugger (GDB) and LLDB, the debugger for the LLVM project. It aims to provide a unified debugging experience for developers who might be familiar with either GDB or LLDB, or who need to debug codebases that use different toolchains. The primary goal of GDBLLDB is to offer a consistent set of commands and interfaces regardless of the underlying debugger.

This tool acts as a wrapper or an adapter, translating commands issued by the user into the appropriate syntax for either GDB or LLDB. This allows developers to use their preferred command set while still being able to debug programs that might be compiled with different compilers or target different platforms. GDBLLDB supports common debugging tasks such as setting breakpoints, stepping through code, inspecting variables, and examining call stacks.

The implementation of GDBLLDB typically involves a front-end that parses user commands and a back-end that interfaces with the actual debugger (GDB or LLDB). This architecture enables flexibility in how it's deployed and used. For instance, it can be particularly useful in integrated development environments (IDEs) that need to support multiple debugging back-ends without requiring users to learn entirely new sets of commands for each. While GDB and LLDB have their own distinct command syntaxes and features, GDBLLDB attempts to bridge this gap by offering a harmonized interface.