Get better backtraces from Sun Studio builds on Solaris

Registered by John H. Embretsen

Current backtracing module is using gdb on Solaris platforms, and does not work optimally with code built using the Sun Studio compiler. This blueprint tracks changes to the backtrace module which will improve backtracing on Solaris Sun Studio builds.

Blueprint information

Status:
Complete
Approver:
None
Priority:
High
Drafter:
John H. Embretsen
Direction:
Needs approval
Assignee:
None
Definition:
Approved
Series goal:
None
Implementation:
Implemented
Milestone target:
None
Started by
John H. Embretsen
Completed by
Bernt M Johnsen

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Sprints

Whiteboard

Simple implementation provided in full specification. Some details remain, such as checking if the product was built with Sun Studio, checking if dbx is available, and possibly running other commands that are built-in to Solaris as a 'last resort'.

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Work Items

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