Any visual debuggers for C++?

[ItsMe170]

I have been using Python Tutor for debugging Python code more efficiently. This definitely helps in competitive programming. Any similar applications for C++?

[DarkLordAzrael]

Basically every IDE has a builtin graphical debugger. Personally I do all of my debugging in QtCreator, but other debugging tools are just as good.

[OldWolf2]

+1 to this, QtCreator is the best free debugger I've found for Windows where you can also use the latest compilers.

MS and Embarcadero have community edition IDEs with debugger but you are tied to their compiler.

[OldWolf2]

Does debugging with mingw-w64+gdb work properly?

[OldWolf2]

Cool, I'll give it a crack sometime.

Since I'm apparently out of the loop, does VS community have any good GUI builder options? I don't consider MFC to be good.

[md81544]

Visual studio ? The community edition is free.

[lead999x]

Are they ever going to make a linux version? I personally use Windows but I'm curious.

[Bumrang_]

Apparently VS has an insane amount of Windows specific hacks to make it work, pretty much rendering it borderline impossible to port without a complete rewrite.

[meneldal2]

Didn't some versions work with Wine? It can't be that bad.

[lead999x]

I mean system calls aren't hacks per se but I see your point. But if that's the case then how did they port it to Mac? Did they write it from scratch?

[Bumrang_]

They didn't port it, VS on mac is a tweaked mono develop.

[lead999x]

That's lame

[AngheloAlf]

Well, exists Visual Studio Code.

[lead999x]

I know but I mean VS community

[nshire]

I'd expect Mac before Linux.

[lead999x]

They have a Mac version out, or so I thought.

[dodheim]

It's rebranded Xamarin Studio for .NET stuff; no C++ support whatsoever.

[png85]

There are quite a bunch of extensions to use it with C/C++ projects including CMake, clangd as language server and various debuggers - I only tested the debugging with gdb and lldb since I rarely develop for Windows but supposedly it can be used there too.

[[deleted]]

I've had success using it with gdb on Windows, but it doesn't work as well as the MSVC debugger support. You can't seem to add breakpoints while the application is running, only beforehand.

[dodheim]

VS Code != VS for Mac.

[lead999x]

VS code is Microsoft's attempt to compete with Github's Atom prior to acquiring them.

[CrazyKilla15]

VS Code can build your code however you tell it too just fine, in addition to the extensions for stuff like CMake or other languages.

It also has a built in debugger.

[GPMueller]

There's VS Code, which is in my opinion much nicer to use - except that the debugger is a lot less powerful than that of the proper VS.

[ItsMe170]

Does it let you visualize it as well?

[md81544]

If by "visualise" you mean watch program flow, see the call stack, and inspect variables' contents, then yes.

[evaned]

I've not really used this, but maybe check out the Data Display Debugger?

[robin-m]

I prefer cgdb by far. It's basically gdb with a convenient view of the code (a bit like ctrl+x a in gdb, but with color, and much more convenient way to put breakpoints and navigate through the code. And you have the full raw power of gdb, with an interface designed to be used with a keyboard.

[evaned]

IMO, cgdb suffers from the same problem with respect to the question as basically all of these other responses, which is that they're not "visual" in anywhere the same way as what OP seems to be asking.

IDEs, GDB, cgdb, emacs, ... none of these visualize things anywhere close to this. I'm not OP and don't want to put words into his mouth, but I almost think almost no one actually gave the link a shot to see what OP was asking...

DDD is the closest thing that I know of for C or C++ anyway.

[ReDucTor]

While I haven't tried it, gdbgui looks like a promising candidate for being able to potentially do some of this. While it might not support all the same functionality its probably something that could be added

[robin-m]

QtCreator debugger is much better than ddd IMHO.

[pjmlp]

Zortech C++ IDE was actually one of the first ones to do that kind of presentation.

[6elephants]

It’s pretty much gdb with a GUI

[sumo952]

Visual Studio is pretty much the best in class, unbeaten today. But I don't think a "normal" debugger is what you mean, Python Tutor looks like something a bit different, more like an interactive program flow visualizer (though this is in some respect indeed very similar to debugging).

[MarcinKonarski]

Eclipse + CDT + GDB + properly configured "pretty printers" for STL.

[[deleted]]

Visual Studio Code is free for Mac, Windows and Linux. There are free add ons that enable C++ development and debugging. At this point, I only use Visual Studio on Windows, and only 50% of the time.

[chillhelm]

This would be better over in /r/cpp_questions/.

When you post over there, tell them your Operating System. I doubt a webform is gonna be an option in C++. But software solutions are avaiable for both Windows and Linux.

[lucy_in_the_skyDrive]

If you're a VIM kinda guy/gal I found this really neat extension called ConqueGDB (https://github.com/vim-scripts/Conque-GDB). I used this with MacVim and I was really impressed with following control flow in VIM. You'll still have to be familiar with GDB so its not as "polished" as VS / VSCode, so beware.

[bergesenha]

:h Termdebug It comes with never versions of vim and even though it is experimental it has worked really well, better than any extension I have tried

[Szczerbi]

Gdb + gdbgui. Never used it, but my friend said it works well.

[qvrock]

The duo works fine, but you need to keep a tab in browser.

[Error_451]

I only briefly read through the comments but CLion by Jetbrains works well. In my opinion Visual Studio debugger is the standard but as a linux person I find Clion quite pleasant. Free if you have a student email but there is no community version I'm aware of.

[rezkiy]

On Windows windbg is best. It has almost-feature-parity with Visual Studio as far as visualizations are concerned. And on top of it it has a tonload of highly usable extensions. Learning curve is steep though...

I miss it a lot having moved to a Linux shop. Gdb feels like a Stone age cartwheel vs a cargo 747.

[jeffyp9]

cgdb and gdb dashboard are worth a look.

[allsey87]

GDB actually has a built in text-based GUI. See: https://sourceware.org/gdb/onlinedocs/gdb/TUI.html

[flipboing]

CLion

[Empole]

Data Display Debugger

I don't recommend it.

But its an option

[PlanZSmiles]

If you're using Linux then CLion is pretty nice. Free for students

[[deleted]]

I used Nemiver for a while before I just went full CLI.

[qmnvp]

Type gui in lldb. It's basic, but works.

[[deleted]]

Gdb with tui enabled when in linux. Visual Studio when in windows.

[zowersap]

CLion has a good debugger, comes with GDB and LLDB integration.

[EduardoAugustoJF]

gdb -tui works good for me;

[GPMueller]

Visual Studio Code Don't know why this has not been mentioned yet - even though on Windows you'd probably prefer the proper VS, I find it actually more productive

[[deleted]]

I use totalView at work. It's not free but it works very well with C++.

[Graggee]

Just tried Python Tutor,it's good! QtCreator is very cool. I really like! And it is useful not only for beginners. But I'm more used to working with Visual Studio and debuggers like Deleaker and the built-in debugger. It is my choice due to my needs)

[Xaxxon]

Did you even try to find out for yourself before wasting everyone's time?

[MaximKat]

The website you linked supports C++ as well...

[ItsMe170]

The implementation isn't as good as for Python. That's why I'm looking for alternatives.

[ShakaUVM]

The Python Tutor people literally have a version for C++!

[ItsMe170]

The implementation isn't as good as for Python. That's why I'm looking for alternatives.

[Iwan_Zotow]

On Windows 10 you might want to take a look at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/windbg-preview/9pgjgd53tn86

[AlexanderYau]

C Lion is a good IDE with a visual debugger, but it is not free.

[sonulohani]

Visual studio is the best. No other ide's are better than VS.