Learn LLDB - Expanded Project Guides

Generated from: LEARN_LLDB_DEEP_DIVE.md

This folder contains deep-dive guides for each project in the learning path.

Overview

These projects build a full LLDB workflow, from basic stepping to crash analysis, live process inspection, and advanced debugger automation with Python. Each project includes theory, architecture, and practical exercises so you can move from manual debugging to repeatable, scripted debugging.

Project Index

# Project Difficulty Time Key Focus
1 The Basics - First Steps Beginner 1-2 hours Stepping, breakpoints, inspection
2 The Crash - Crash Report Analysis Beginner 1-2 hours Post-mortem debugging
3 The Hang - Attaching to a Running Process Intermediate 1 hour Live attach/detach workflow
4 The Corruption - Using Watchpoints Intermediate 2 hours Watchpoints and memory writes
5 LLDB Python Scripting Advanced 1 week Custom LLDB commands
6 Custom Data Formatter Expert 1-2 weeks Type summaries and synthetic children

Prerequisites

  • Basic C knowledge (stack/heap, pointers, compiling with -g).
  • Comfort with command-line tools and running binaries.
  • For Projects 5-6: Python basics and familiarity with object-oriented APIs.