C, C# and C++ Development

Debugging Python C extensions with GDB

You can use C debuggers to debug C extensions in Python 3.9. Learn how to use the improved Python debug build with the GNU Project Debugger (GDB).

Securing malloc in glibc: Why malloc hooks had to go

Demoting malloc hooks solves critical security issues in glibc's memory allocation system. Find out how the changes could affect your applications.

Explore new features in SystemTap 4.5.0

SystemTap allows access to low-level Linux kernel features. Explore enhancements to context variables, alias syntax, and BPF features in version 4.5.0.

Debugging function parameters with Dyninst

Write a simplified static analyzer with Dyninst, then use it to determine which function parameters in an executable program are unused.

Porting your code to C++17 with GCC 11

C++17 is now the default version in the GNU Compiler Collection. Find out what you need to know when updating your code to C++17 with GCC 11.

Opening black boxes with statement tracing

Do you need a quick way to solve bugs in foreign library code? Learn how to use SystemTap for statement tracing and differential analysis in any library.