Hey everyone,
I’m looking for a Windows-compatible graphical debugger similar to DDD (Data Display Debugger). I’ve been using GDB on Linux, but now I need something for my Windows machine. I don’t want to use Cygwin, as I’m hoping for a native solution.
Does anyone know of a good alternative that works well on Windows? I’m open to both free and paid options. The main features I’m after are:
- Visual representation of data structures
- Easy-to-use interface
- Integration with common compilers
I’ve tried a few options, but nothing seems to match DDD’s functionality. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance for your help!
For Windows debugging, I’d highly recommend Visual Studio Code with the C/C++ extension. It’s free, lightweight, and provides excellent debugging capabilities. The extension offers a seamless debugging experience with features like data structure visualization, breakpoint management, and variable watching. It integrates well with GCC, Clang, and MSVC compilers. While it may not match DDD’s exact interface, its modern UI and extensive customization options make it a powerful alternative. I’ve found it particularly useful for large-scale projects, where its performance outshines many other debuggers.
Have you checked out Dependency Walker? it’s not exactly like DDD, but its pretty handy for windows debugging. it shows you all the dependencies of your executable and lets you trace function calls. might be worth a look! what kinda projects are u working on that need this level of debugging?
have u tried visual studio? its pretty good for windows debugging. i use it for my projects and it has nice data viz features. not free but worth it imo. integrates well with different compilers too. might be what ur looking for if u want something native