#9279: remove the pdb.doc file, put its contents in pdb.__doc__. Also sync this and the pdb docs, introduce a new directive for pdb commands and a role to link to them.

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.. describe:: option
A command-line option to an executable program. The leading hyphen(s) must
be included.
be included. If a matching ``cmdoption`` directive exists, it is linked to.
.. describe:: program

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module: bdb
module: cmd
The debugger is extensible --- it is actually defined as the class :class:`Pdb`.
The debugger is extensible -- it is actually defined as the class :class:`Pdb`.
This is currently undocumented but easily understood by reading the source. The
extension interface uses the modules :mod:`bdb` and :mod:`cmd`.
@ -55,8 +55,8 @@ insert ::
import pdb; pdb.set_trace()
at the location you want to break into the debugger. You can then step through
the code following this statement, and continue running without the debugger using
the ``c`` command.
the code following this statement, and continue running without the debugger
using the :pdbcmd:`continue` command.
The typical usage to inspect a crashed program is::
@ -82,26 +82,28 @@ slightly different way:
.. function:: run(statement, globals=None, locals=None)
Execute the *statement* (given as a string) under debugger control. The
debugger prompt appears before any code is executed; you can set breakpoints and
type ``continue``, or you can step through the statement using ``step`` or
``next`` (all these commands are explained below). The optional *globals* and
*locals* arguments specify the environment in which the code is executed; by
default the dictionary of the module :mod:`__main__` is used. (See the
explanation of the built-in :func:`exec` or :func:`eval` functions.)
debugger prompt appears before any code is executed; you can set breakpoints
and type :pdbcmd:`continue`, or you can step through the statement using
:pdbcmd:`step` or :pdbcmd:`next` (all these commands are explained below).
The optional *globals* and *locals* arguments specify the environment in
which the code is executed; by default the dictionary of the module
:mod:`__main__` is used. (See the explanation of the built-in :func:`exec`
or :func:`eval` functions.)
.. function:: runeval(expression, globals=None, locals=None)
Evaluate the *expression* (given as a string) under debugger control. When
:func:`runeval` returns, it returns the value of the expression. Otherwise this
function is similar to :func:`run`.
:func:`runeval` returns, it returns the value of the expression. Otherwise
this function is similar to :func:`run`.
.. function:: runcall(function, *args, **kwds)
Call the *function* (a function or method object, not a string) with the given
arguments. When :func:`runcall` returns, it returns whatever the function call
returned. The debugger prompt appears as soon as the function is entered.
Call the *function* (a function or method object, not a string) with the
given arguments. When :func:`runcall` returns, it returns whatever the
function call returned. The debugger prompt appears as soon as the function
is entered.
.. function:: set_trace()
@ -160,16 +162,17 @@ access further features, you have to do this yourself:
Debugger Commands
=================
The debugger recognizes the following commands. Most commands can be
abbreviated to one or two letters; e.g. ``h(elp)`` means that either ``h`` or
``help`` can be used to enter the help command (but not ``he`` or ``hel``, nor
``H`` or ``Help`` or ``HELP``). Arguments to commands must be separated by
whitespace (spaces or tabs). Optional arguments are enclosed in square brackets
(``[]``) in the command syntax; the square brackets must not be typed.
Alternatives in the command syntax are separated by a vertical bar (``|``).
The commands recognized by the debugger are listed below. Most commands can be
abbreviated to one or two letters as indicated; e.g. ``h(elp)`` means that
either ``h`` or ``help`` can be used to enter the help command (but not ``he``
or ``hel``, nor ``H`` or ``Help`` or ``HELP``). Arguments to commands must be
separated by whitespace (spaces or tabs). Optional arguments are enclosed in
square brackets (``[]``) in the command syntax; the square brackets must not be
typed. Alternatives in the command syntax are separated by a vertical bar
(``|``).
Entering a blank line repeats the last command entered. Exception: if the last
command was a ``list`` command, the next 11 lines are listed.
command was a :pdbcmd:`list` command, the next 11 lines are listed.
Commands that the debugger doesn't recognize are assumed to be Python statements
and are executed in the context of the program being debugged. Python
@ -179,93 +182,107 @@ change a variable or call a function. When an exception occurs in such a
statement, the exception name is printed but the debugger's state is not
changed.
The debugger supports :ref:`aliases <debugger-aliases>`. Aliases can have
parameters which allows one a certain level of adaptability to the context under
examination.
Multiple commands may be entered on a single line, separated by ``;;``. (A
single ``;`` is not used as it is the separator for multiple commands in a line
that is passed to the Python parser.) No intelligence is applied to separating
that is passed to the Python parser.) No intelligence is applied to separating
the commands; the input is split at the first ``;;`` pair, even if it is in the
middle of a quoted string.
The debugger supports aliases. Aliases can have parameters which allows one a
certain level of adaptability to the context under examination.
.. index::
pair: .pdbrc; file
triple: debugger; configuration; file
If a file :file:`.pdbrc` exists in the user's home directory or in the current
If a file :file:`.pdbrc` exists in the user's home directory or in the current
directory, it is read in and executed as if it had been typed at the debugger
prompt. This is particularly useful for aliases. If both files exist, the one
prompt. This is particularly useful for aliases. If both files exist, the one
in the home directory is read first and aliases defined there can be overridden
by the local file.
h(elp) [*command*]
.. pdbcommand:: h(elp) [command]
Without argument, print the list of available commands. With a *command* as
argument, print help about that command. ``help pdb`` displays the full
documentation file; if the environment variable :envvar:`PAGER` is defined, the
file is piped through that command instead. Since the *command* argument must
be an identifier, ``help exec`` must be entered to get help on the ``!``
command.
documentation (the docstring of the :mod:`pdb` module); if the environment
variable :envvar:`PAGER` is defined, the string is piped through that command
instead. Since the *command* argument must be an identifier, ``help exec``
must be entered to get help on the ``!`` command.
.. pdbcommand:: w(here)
w(here)
Print a stack trace, with the most recent frame at the bottom. An arrow
indicates the current frame, which determines the context of most commands.
d(own) [*count*]
.. pdbcommand:: d(own) [count]
Move the current frame *count* (default one) levels down in the stack trace
(to a newer frame).
u(p) [*count*]
Move the current frame *count* (default one) levels up in the stack trace
(to an older frame).
.. pdbcommand:: u(p) [count]
Move the current frame *count* (default one) levels up in the stack trace (to
an older frame).
.. pdbcommand:: b(reak) [([filename:]lineno | function) [, condition]]
b(reak) [[*filename*:]\ *lineno* | *function*\ [, *condition*]]
With a *lineno* argument, set a break there in the current file. With a
*function* argument, set a break at the first executable statement within that
function. The line number may be prefixed with a filename and a colon, to
specify a breakpoint in another file (probably one that hasn't been loaded yet).
The file is searched on ``sys.path``. Note that each breakpoint is assigned a
number to which all the other breakpoint commands refer.
*function* argument, set a break at the first executable statement within
that function. The line number may be prefixed with a filename and a colon,
to specify a breakpoint in another file (probably one that hasn't been loaded
yet). The file is searched on :data:`sys.path`. Note that each breakpoint
is assigned a number to which all the other breakpoint commands refer.
If a second argument is present, it is an expression which must evaluate to true
before the breakpoint is honored.
If a second argument is present, it is an expression which must evaluate to
true before the breakpoint is honored.
Without argument, list all breaks, including for each breakpoint, the number of
times that breakpoint has been hit, the current ignore count, and the associated
condition if any.
Without argument, list all breaks, including for each breakpoint, the number
of times that breakpoint has been hit, the current ignore count, and the
associated condition if any.
tbreak [[*filename*:]\ *lineno* | *function*\ [, *condition*]]
Temporary breakpoint, which is removed automatically when it is first hit. The
arguments are the same as break.
.. pdbcommand:: tbreak [([filename:]lineno | function) [, condition]]
Temporary breakpoint, which is removed automatically when it is first hit.
The arguments are the same as for :pdbcmd:`break`.
.. pdbcommand:: cl(ear) [bpnumber [bpnumber ...]]
cl(ear) [*bpnumber* [*bpnumber ...*]]
With a space separated list of breakpoint numbers, clear those breakpoints.
Without argument, clear all breaks (but first ask confirmation).
disable [*bpnumber* [*bpnumber ...*]]
Disables the breakpoints given as a space separated list of breakpoint numbers.
Disabling a breakpoint means it cannot cause the program to stop execution, but
unlike clearing a breakpoint, it remains in the list of breakpoints and can be
(re-)enabled.
.. pdbcommand:: disable [bpnumber [bpnumber ...]]
enable [*bpnumber* [*bpnumber ...*]]
Enables the breakpoints specified.
Disable the breakpoints given as a space separated list of breakpoint
numbers. Disabling a breakpoint means it cannot cause the program to stop
execution, but unlike clearing a breakpoint, it remains in the list of
breakpoints and can be (re-)enabled.
ignore *bpnumber* [*count*]
Sets the ignore count for the given breakpoint number. If count is omitted, the
ignore count is set to 0. A breakpoint becomes active when the ignore count is
zero. When non-zero, the count is decremented each time the breakpoint is
reached and the breakpoint is not disabled and any associated condition
evaluates to true.
.. pdbcommand:: enable [bpnumber [bpnumber ...]]
condition *bpnumber* [*condition*]
Condition is an expression which must evaluate to true before the breakpoint is
honored. If condition is absent, any existing condition is removed; i.e., the
breakpoint is made unconditional.
Enable the breakpoints specified.
.. pdbcommand:: ignore bpnumber [count]
Set the ignore count for the given breakpoint number. If count is omitted,
the ignore count is set to 0. A breakpoint becomes active when the ignore
count is zero. When non-zero, the count is decremented each time the
breakpoint is reached and the breakpoint is not disabled and any associated
condition evaluates to true.
.. pdbcommand:: condition bpnumber [condition]
Set a new *condition* for the breakpoint, an expression which must evaluate
to true before the breakpoint is honored. If *condition* is absent, any
existing condition is removed; i.e., the breakpoint is made unconditional.
.. pdbcommand:: commands [bpnumber]
commands [*bpnumber*]
Specify a list of commands for breakpoint number *bpnumber*. The commands
themselves appear on the following lines. Type a line containing just 'end' to
terminate the commands. An example::
themselves appear on the following lines. Type a line containing just
``end`` to terminate the commands. An example::
(Pdb) commands 1
(com) print some_variable
@ -273,12 +290,12 @@ commands [*bpnumber*]
(Pdb)
To remove all commands from a breakpoint, type commands and follow it
immediately with end; that is, give no commands.
immediately with ``end``; that is, give no commands.
With no *bpnumber* argument, commands refers to the last breakpoint set.
You can use breakpoint commands to start your program up again. Simply use the
continue command, or step, or any other command that resumes execution.
You can use breakpoint commands to start your program up again. Simply use
the continue command, or step, or any other command that resumes execution.
Specifying any command resuming execution (currently continue, step, next,
return, jump, quit and their abbreviations) terminates the command list (as if
@ -292,63 +309,81 @@ commands [*bpnumber*]
that are to print a specific message and then continue. If none of the other
commands print anything, you see no sign that the breakpoint was reached.
s(tep)
.. pdbcommand:: s(tep)
Execute the current line, stop at the first possible occasion (either in a
function that is called or on the next line in the current function).
n(ext)
Continue execution until the next line in the current function is reached or it
returns. (The difference between ``next`` and ``step`` is that ``step`` stops
inside a called function, while ``next`` executes called functions at (nearly)
full speed, only stopping at the next line in the current function.)
.. pdbcommand:: n(ext)
Continue execution until the next line in the current function is reached or
it returns. (The difference between :pdbcmd:`next` and :pdbcmd:`step` is
that :pdbcmd:`step` stops inside a called function, while :pdbcmd:`next`
executes called functions at (nearly) full speed, only stopping at the next
line in the current function.)
.. pdbcommand:: unt(il)
unt(il)
Continue execution until the line with the line number greater than the
current one is reached or when returning from current frame.
r(eturn)
.. pdbcommand:: r(eturn)
Continue execution until the current function returns.
c(ont(inue))
.. pdbcommand:: c(ont(inue))
Continue execution, only stop when a breakpoint is encountered.
j(ump) *lineno*
Set the next line that will be executed. Only available in the bottom-most
frame. This lets you jump back and execute code again, or jump forward to skip
code that you don't want to run.
.. pdbcommand:: j(ump) lineno
It should be noted that not all jumps are allowed --- for instance it is not
Set the next line that will be executed. Only available in the bottom-most
frame. This lets you jump back and execute code again, or jump forward to
skip code that you don't want to run.
It should be noted that not all jumps are allowed -- for instance it is not
possible to jump into the middle of a :keyword:`for` loop or out of a
:keyword:`finally` clause.
l(ist) [*first*\ [, *last*]]
List source code for the current file. Without arguments, list 11 lines around
the current line or continue the previous listing. With one argument, list 11
lines around at that line. With two arguments, list the given range; if the
second argument is less than the first, it is interpreted as a count.
.. pdbcommand:: l(ist) [first[, last]]
List source code for the current file. Without arguments, list 11 lines
around the current line or continue the previous listing. With one argument,
list 11 lines around at that line. With two arguments, list the given range;
if the second argument is less than the first, it is interpreted as a count.
.. pdbcommand:: a(rgs)
a(rgs)
Print the argument list of the current function.
p(rint) *expression*
.. pdbcommand:: p(rint) expression
Evaluate the *expression* in the current context and print its value.
pp *expression*
Like the ``p`` command, except the value of the expression is pretty-printed
using the :mod:`pprint` module.
.. pdbcommand:: pp expression
alias [*name* [command]]
Creates an alias called *name* that executes *command*. The command must *not*
be enclosed in quotes. Replaceable parameters can be indicated by ``%1``,
``%2``, and so on, while ``%*`` is replaced by all the parameters. If no
command is given, the current alias for *name* is shown. If no arguments are
given, all aliases are listed.
Like the :pdbcmd:`print` command, except the value of the expression is
pretty-printed using the :mod:`pprint` module.
Aliases may be nested and can contain anything that can be legally typed at the
pdb prompt. Note that internal pdb commands *can* be overridden by aliases.
Such a command is then hidden until the alias is removed. Aliasing is
recursively applied to the first word of the command line; all other words in
the line are left alone.
.. pdbcommand:: whatis expression
Print the type of the *expression*.
.. _debugger-aliases:
.. pdbcommand:: alias [name [command]]
Create an alias called *name* that executes *command*. The command must
*not* be enclosed in quotes. Replaceable parameters can be indicated by
``%1``, ``%2``, and so on, while ``%*`` is replaced by all the parameters.
If no command is given, the current alias for *name* is shown. If no
arguments are given, all aliases are listed.
Aliases may be nested and can contain anything that can be legally typed at
the pdb prompt. Note that internal pdb commands *can* be overridden by
aliases. Such a command is then hidden until the alias is removed. Aliasing
is recursively applied to the first word of the command line; all other words
in the line are left alone.
As an example, here are two useful aliases (especially when placed in the
:file:`.pdbrc` file)::
@ -358,25 +393,32 @@ alias [*name* [command]]
#Print instance variables in self
alias ps pi self
unalias *name*
Deletes the specified alias.
.. pdbcommand:: unalias name
Delete the specified alias.
.. pdbcommand:: ! statement
[!]\ *statement*
Execute the (one-line) *statement* in the context of the current stack frame.
The exclamation point can be omitted unless the first word of the statement
resembles a debugger command. To set a global variable, you can prefix the
assignment command with a ``global`` command on the same line, e.g.::
resembles a debugger command. To set a global variable, you can prefix the
assignment command with a :keyword:`global` statement on the same line,
e.g.::
(Pdb) global list_options; list_options = ['-l']
(Pdb)
run [*args* ...]
Restart the debugged Python program. If an argument is supplied, it is split
with "shlex" and the result is used as the new sys.argv. History, breakpoints,
actions and debugger options are preserved. "restart" is an alias for "run".
.. pdbcommand:: run [args ...]
restart [args ...]
q(uit)
Quit from the debugger. The program being executed is aborted.
Restart the debugged Python program. If an argument is supplied, it is split
with :mod:`shlex` and the result is used as the new :data:`sys.argv`.
History, breakpoints, actions and debugger options are preserved.
:pdbcmd:`restart` is an alias for :pdbcmd:`run`.
.. pdbcommand:: q(uit)
Quit from the debugger. The program being executed is aborted.
.. rubric:: Footnotes

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@ -165,6 +165,28 @@ def parse_opcode_signature(env, sig, signode):
return opname.strip()
pdbcmd_sig_re = re.compile(r'([a-z()!]+)\s*(.*)')
# later...
#pdbargs_tokens_re = re.compile(r'''[a-zA-Z]+ | # identifiers
# [.,:]+ | # punctuation
# [\[\]()] | # parens
# \s+ # whitespace
# ''', re.X)
def parse_pdb_command(env, sig, signode):
"""Transform a pdb command signature into RST nodes."""
m = pdbcmd_sig_re.match(sig)
if m is None:
raise ValueError
name, args = m.groups()
fullname = name.replace('(', '').replace(')', '')
signode += addnodes.desc_name(name, name)
if args:
signode += addnodes.desc_addname(' '+args, ' '+args)
return fullname
def setup(app):
app.add_role('issue', issue_role)
app.add_directive('impl-detail', ImplementationDetail)
@ -172,4 +194,6 @@ def setup(app):
app.add_builder(suspicious.CheckSuspiciousMarkupBuilder)
app.add_description_unit('opcode', 'opcode', '%s (opcode)',
parse_opcode_signature)
app.add_description_unit('pdbcommand', 'pdbcmd', '%s (pdb command)',
parse_pdb_command)
app.add_description_unit('2to3fixer', '2to3fixer', '%s (2to3 fixer)')

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The Python Debugger Pdb
=======================
To use the debugger in its simplest form:
>>> import pdb
>>> pdb.run('<a statement>')
The debugger's prompt is '(Pdb) '. This will stop in the first
function call in <a statement>.
Alternatively, if a statement terminated with an unhandled exception,
you can use pdb's post-mortem facility to inspect the contents of the
traceback:
>>> <a statement>
<exception traceback>
>>> import pdb
>>> pdb.pm()
The commands recognized by the debugger are listed in the next
section. Most can be abbreviated as indicated; e.g., h(elp) means
that 'help' can be typed as 'h' or 'help' (but not as 'he' or 'hel',
nor as 'H' or 'Help' or 'HELP'). Optional arguments are enclosed in
square brackets.
A blank line repeats the previous command literally, except for
'list', where it lists the next 11 lines.
Commands that the debugger doesn't recognize are assumed to be Python
statements and are executed in the context of the program being
debugged. Python statements can also be prefixed with an exclamation
point ('!'). This is a powerful way to inspect the program being
debugged; it is even possible to change variables. When an exception
occurs in such a statement, the exception name is printed but the
debugger's state is not changed.
The debugger supports aliases, which can save typing. And aliases can
have parameters (see the alias help entry) which allows one a certain
level of adaptability to the context under examination.
Multiple commands may be entered on a single line, separated by the
pair ';;'. No intelligence is applied to separating the commands; the
input is split at the first ';;', even if it is in the middle of a
quoted string.
If a file ".pdbrc" exists in your home directory or in the current
directory, it is read in and executed as if it had been typed at the
debugger prompt. This is particularly useful for aliases. If both
files exist, the one in the home directory is read first and aliases
defined there can be overriden by the local file.
Aside from aliases, the debugger is not directly programmable; but it
is implemented as a class from which you can derive your own debugger
class, which you can make as fancy as you like.
Debugger commands
=================
h(elp)
Without argument, print the list of available commands. With
a command name as argument, print help about that command
(this is currently not implemented).
w(here)
Print a stack trace, with the most recent frame at the bottom.
An arrow indicates the "current frame", which determines the
context of most commands.
d(own) [ count ]
Move the current frame count (default one) levels down in the
stack trace (to a newer frame).
u(p) [ count ]
Move the current frame count (default one) levels up in the
stack trace (to an older frame).
b(reak) [ ([filename:]lineno | function) [, condition] ]
With a filename:line number argument, set a break there. If
filename is omitted, use the current file. With a function
name, set a break at the first executable line of that
function. Without argument, list all breaks. Each breakpoint
is assigned a number to which all the other breakpoint
commands refer.
The condition argument, if present, is a string which must
evaluate to true in order for the breakpoint to be honored.
tbreak [ ([filename:]lineno | function) [, condition] ]
Temporary breakpoint, which is removed automatically when it
is first hit. The arguments are the same as break.
cl(ear) [bpnumber [bpnumber ...] ]
With a space separated list of breakpoint numbers, clear those
breakpoints. Without argument, clear all breaks (but first
ask confirmation).
disable bpnumber [bpnumber ...]
Disables the breakpoints given as a space separated list of
breakpoint numbers. Disabling a breakpoint means it cannot
cause the program to stop execution, but unlike clearing a
breakpoint, it remains in the list of breakpoints and can be
(re-)enabled.
enable bpnumber [bpnumber ...]
Enables the breakpoints specified.
ignore bpnumber count
Sets the ignore count for the given breakpoint number. If
count is omitted, the ignore count is set to 0. A breakpoint
becomes active when the ignore count is zero. When non-zero,
the count is decremented each time the breakpoint is reached
and the breakpoint is not disabled and any associated
condition evaluates to true.
condition bpnumber condition
condition is an expression which must evaluate to true before
the breakpoint is honored. If condition is absent, any
existing condition is removed; i.e., the breakpoint is made
unconditional.
s(tep)
Execute the current line, stop at the first possible occasion
(either in a function that is called or in the current function).
n(ext)
Continue execution until the next line in the current function
is reached or it returns.
unt(il)
Continue execution until the line with a number greater than the
current one is reached or until the current frame returns.
r(eturn)
Continue execution until the current function returns.
run [args...]
Restart the debugged python program. If a string is supplied it is
splitted with "shlex", and the result is used as the new sys.argv.
History, breakpoints, actions and debugger options are preserved.
"restart" is an alias for "run".
c(ont(inue))
Continue execution, only stop when a breakpoint is encountered.
l(ist) [first [,last]]
List source code for the current file.
Without arguments, list 11 lines around the current line
or continue the previous listing.
With one argument, list 11 lines starting at that line.
With two arguments, list the given range;
if the second argument is less than the first, it is a count.
a(rgs)
Print the argument list of the current function.
p expression
Print the value of the expression.
(!) statement
Execute the (one-line) statement in the context of the current
stack frame. The exclamation point can be omitted unless the
first word of the statement resembles a debugger command. To
assign to a global variable you must always prefix the command
with a 'global' command, e.g.:
(Pdb) global list_options; list_options = ['-l']
(Pdb)
whatis arg
Prints the type of the argument.
alias [name [command]]
Creates an alias called 'name' that executes 'command'. The
command must *not* be enclosed in quotes. Replaceable
parameters can be indicated by %1, %2, and so on, while %* is
replaced by all the parameters. If no command is given, the
current alias for name is shown. If no name is given, all
aliases are listed.
Aliases may be nested and can contain anything that can be
legally typed at the pdb prompt. Note! You *can* override
internal pdb commands with aliases! Those internal commands
are then hidden until the alias is removed. Aliasing is
recursively applied to the first word of the command line; all
other words in the line are left alone.
As an example, here are two useful aliases (especially when
placed in the .pdbrc file):
#Print instance variables (usage "pi classInst")
alias pi for k in %1.__dict__.keys(): print "%1.",k,"=",%1.__dict__[k]
#Print instance variables in self
alias ps pi self
unalias name
Deletes the specified alias.
q(uit)
Quit from the debugger.
The program being executed is aborted.

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@ -1,8 +1,217 @@
#! /usr/bin/env python3
"""A Python debugger."""
"""
The Python Debugger Pdb
=======================
# (See pdb.doc for documentation.)
To use the debugger in its simplest form:
>>> import pdb
>>> pdb.run('<a statement>')
The debugger's prompt is '(Pdb) '. This will stop in the first
function call in <a statement>.
Alternatively, if a statement terminated with an unhandled exception,
you can use pdb's post-mortem facility to inspect the contents of the
traceback:
>>> <a statement>
<exception traceback>
>>> import pdb
>>> pdb.pm()
The commands recognized by the debugger are listed in the next
section. Most can be abbreviated as indicated; e.g., h(elp) means
that 'help' can be typed as 'h' or 'help' (but not as 'he' or 'hel',
nor as 'H' or 'Help' or 'HELP'). Optional arguments are enclosed in
square brackets. Alternatives in the command syntax are separated
by a vertical bar (|).
A blank line repeats the previous command literally, except for
'list', where it lists the next 11 lines.
Commands that the debugger doesn't recognize are assumed to be Python
statements and are executed in the context of the program being
debugged. Python statements can also be prefixed with an exclamation
point ('!'). This is a powerful way to inspect the program being
debugged; it is even possible to change variables or call functions.
When an exception occurs in such a statement, the exception name is
printed but the debugger's state is not changed.
The debugger supports aliases, which can save typing. And aliases can
have parameters (see the alias help entry) which allows one a certain
level of adaptability to the context under examination.
Multiple commands may be entered on a single line, separated by the
pair ';;'. No intelligence is applied to separating the commands; the
input is split at the first ';;', even if it is in the middle of a
quoted string.
If a file ".pdbrc" exists in your home directory or in the current
directory, it is read in and executed as if it had been typed at the
debugger prompt. This is particularly useful for aliases. If both
files exist, the one in the home directory is read first and aliases
defined there can be overriden by the local file.
Aside from aliases, the debugger is not directly programmable; but it
is implemented as a class from which you can derive your own debugger
class, which you can make as fancy as you like.
Debugger commands
=================
h(elp)
Without argument, print the list of available commands. With
a command name as argument, print help about that command.
w(here)
Print a stack trace, with the most recent frame at the bottom.
An arrow indicates the "current frame", which determines the
context of most commands.
d(own) [ count ]
Move the current frame count (default one) levels down in the
stack trace (to a newer frame).
u(p) [ count ]
Move the current frame count (default one) levels up in the
stack trace (to an older frame).
b(reak) [ ([filename:]lineno | function) [, condition] ]
With a filename:lineno argument, set a break there. If
filename is omitted, use the current file. With a function
name, set a break at the first executable line of that
function. Without argument, list all breaks. Each breakpoint
is assigned a number to which all the other breakpoint
commands refer.
The condition argument, if present, is a string which must
evaluate to true in order for the breakpoint to be honored.
tbreak [ ([filename:]lineno | function) [, condition] ]
Temporary breakpoint, which is removed automatically when it
is first hit. The arguments are the same as for break.
cl(ear) [bpnumber [bpnumber ...] ]
With a space separated list of breakpoint numbers, clear those
breakpoints. Without argument, clear all breaks (but first
ask confirmation).
disable bpnumber [bpnumber ...]
Disable the breakpoints given as a space separated list of
breakpoint numbers. Disabling a breakpoint means it cannot
cause the program to stop execution, but unlike clearing a
breakpoint, it remains in the list of breakpoints and can be
(re-)enabled.
enable bpnumber [bpnumber ...]
Enable the breakpoints specified.
ignore bpnumber [count]
Set the ignore count for the given breakpoint number. If
count is omitted, the ignore count is set to 0. A breakpoint
becomes active when the ignore count is zero. When non-zero,
the count is decremented each time the breakpoint is reached
and the breakpoint is not disabled and any associated
condition evaluates to true.
condition bpnumber [condition]
Set a new condition for the breakpoint, an expression which
must evaluate to true before the breakpoint is honored. If
condition is absent, any existing condition is removed; i.e.,
the breakpoint is made unconditional.
commands [bpnumber]
Specify a list of commands for the breakpoint. Type a line
containing just 'end' to terminate the commands. The commands
are executed when the breakpoint is hit.
With no breakpoint number argument, refers to the last
breakpoint set.
s(tep)
Execute the current line, stop at the first possible occasion
(either in a function that is called or in the current
function).
n(ext)
Continue execution until the next line in the current function
is reached or it returns.
unt(il)
Continue execution until the line with a number greater than
the current one is reached or until the current frame returns.
r(eturn)
Continue execution until the current function returns.
run [args...]
Restart the debugged python program. If a string is supplied
it is splitted with "shlex", and the result is used as the new
sys.argv. History, breakpoints, actions and debugger options
are preserved. "restart" is an alias for "run".
c(ont(inue))
Continue execution, only stop when a breakpoint is encountered.
l(ist) [first [,last]]
List source code for the current file.
Without arguments, list 11 lines around the current line
or continue the previous listing.
With one argument, list 11 lines starting at that line.
With two arguments, list the given range;
if the second argument is less than the first, it is a count.
a(rgs)
Print the argument list of the current function.
p expression
Print the value of the expression.
(!) statement
Execute the (one-line) statement in the context of the current
stack frame. The exclamation point can be omitted unless the
first word of the statement resembles a debugger command. To
assign to a global variable you must always prefix the command
with a 'global' command, e.g.:
(Pdb) global list_options; list_options = ['-l']
(Pdb)
whatis arg
Print the type of the argument.
alias [name [command]]
Creates an alias called 'name' that executes 'command'. The
command must *not* be enclosed in quotes. Replaceable
parameters can be indicated by %1, %2, and so on, while %* is
replaced by all the parameters. If no command is given, the
current alias for name is shown. If no name is given, all
aliases are listed.
Aliases may be nested and can contain anything that can be
legally typed at the pdb prompt. Note! You *can* override
internal pdb commands with aliases! Those internal commands
are then hidden until the alias is removed. Aliasing is
recursively applied to the first word of the command line; all
other words in the line are left alone.
As an example, here are two useful aliases (especially when
placed in the .pdbrc file):
# Print instance variables (usage "pi classInst")
alias pi for k in %1.__dict__.keys(): print "%1.",k,"=",%1.__dict__[k]
# Print instance variables in self
alias ps pi self
unalias name
Delete the specified alias.
q(uit)
Quit from the debugger. The program being executed is aborted.
"""
import sys
import linecache
@ -905,7 +1114,7 @@ class Pdb(bdb.Bdb, cmd.Cmd):
prompt_prefix), file=self.stdout)
# Help methods (derived from pdb.doc)
# Help methods (derived from docstring)
def help_help(self):
self.help_h()
@ -1281,15 +1490,8 @@ def test():
# print help
def help():
for dirname in sys.path:
fullname = os.path.join(dirname, 'pdb.doc')
if os.path.exists(fullname):
sts = os.system('${PAGER-more} '+fullname)
if sts: print('*** Pager exit status:', sts)
break
else:
print('Sorry, can\'t find the help file "pdb.doc"', end=' ')
print('along the Python search path')
import pydoc
pydoc.pager(__doc__)
def main():
if not sys.argv[1:] or sys.argv[1] in ("--help", "-h"):