Automated debugging in Java programs using HDM

Abstract

Debugging has always been a costly part of software development. At the present time, Java programs locate logical errors using traditional debugging methods. Unfortunately, the traditional methods are often inadequate for the task of isolating specific program errors. This paper proposes a method to use HDM(Hybrid Debugging Method) for locating logical errors in Java programs. This method is a debugging technique that combines an algorithmic debugging method with a traditional step-wise debugging method. This approach can reduce the number of user's interaction. In this paper we describe the issues for HDM in the Java programs. Also, we walk through an example. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2003.