Abstract: Delta Debugging is a technique to simplify and isolate failure-inducing changes. Its most popular application is on program inputs, where it reduces a failure-inducing input to a minimal ...

Note: JAVA_TOOL_OPTIONS is NOT set globally to avoid affecting other Java tools (javac, maven, gradle). Instead, it's set only when you run the debugjava command. When you run debugjava, the wrapper ...

Bugs show up, eat all your time, and gaslight you into thinking you are the problem. You’re not. You just solved that problem a few commits ago, but now it’s harvest season again. Half the bugs you ...

The left side of the Minecraft F3 debug screen shows you the game's version, coordinates, and biome, among other data. The right side of the F3 debug screen displays info about the Java version, your ...

Advanced debug logging is the cornerstone of high-performance applications. Whether working in cloud-native, microservice or monolithic architecture, strong debug logging practices enable developers ...

Hidden away in your Android phone's developer settings is a powerful feature called USB debugging. It's a special mode that opens a direct line of communication between your smartphone and a computer, ...

Debugging and profiling are critical skills in a developer's toolbox, especially when working with low-level system applications. Whether you're tracking down a segmentation fault in a C program or ...

There are few areas where AI has seen more robust deployment than the field of software development. From “vibe” coding to GitHub Copilot to startups building quick-and-dirty applications with support ...

AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and other top AI labs are increasingly being used to assist with programming tasks. Google CEO Sundar Pichai said in October that 25% of new code at the company is ...

The ongoing proliferation of AI coding tools is not only boosting developers’ efficiency, it also signals a future where AI will generate a growing share of all new code. GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke ...