Logging and Debugging Asynchronous Software

There is no way to ensure that a software product is free from bugs, so from time to time, bugs can appear. This is when logging and debugging are indispensable.

Logging and debugging are essential for identifying and diagnosing issues in software systems. They provide visibility into the runtime behavior of code, helping developers trace errors, monitor performance, and understand the flow of execution. By using logging and debugging effectively, developers can detect bugs, resolve unexpected behavior, and improve overall system stability and maintainability.

While writing this chapter, we assume you are already familiar with using a debugger to debug C++ programs and know some basic debugger commands and terminology, such as breakpoints, watchers, frames, or stack traces. To brush up on that knowledge, you can refer to the references provided in the Further reading section at the end of the chapter.

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