Watchpoint
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Watchpoint is a noun meaning (programming) A debugging mechanism whereby execution is suspended every time a specified memory location is modified; or, any of various similar such mechanisms.
Meaning
(programming) A debugging mechanism whereby execution is suspended every time a specified memory location is modified; or, any of various similar such mechanisms.
Example Sentences
AdaRAID supports multiple CPUs running concurrently, Ada data types, features include break points, watchpoints, timing, tracing, stepping, walkbacks, and histories of last n executions.
Word Forms
- watchpoints
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include breakpoint, tracepoint, joinpoint, counter, wormhole, savepoint.
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