LLDB
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PonyDebugger
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| Fact | LLDB | PonyDebugger |
|---|---|---|
| License | The LLDB project code is available under the Apache 2.0 License with LLVM exceptions. | PonyDebugger and its gateway are licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. |
| Purpose | LLDB is a high-performance debugger built from reusable components that use LLVM libraries such as the Clang expression parser and LLVM disassembler. | PonyDebugger is a client library and gateway server that uses Chrome Developer Tools to debug an application's network traffic and managed object contexts. |
| Security | For security reasons, LLDB warns and does not source a current-directory .lldbinit file by default. | The gateway README says ponyd listens only on localhost by default for security reasons. |
LLDB plans
- LLDBFree
PonyDebugger plans
- PonyDebuggerFree
Pick LLDB if…
LLDB suits developers working with C-family languages who need desktop, iOS, or remote debugging. Its API and Python bindings may also suit developers building scripting or inspection workflows.
Pick PonyDebugger if…
PonyDebugger is for developers debugging native iOS applications who want network, Core Data, view-hierarchy, or logging tools in Chrome Developer Tools. It requires integrating a client into the app and running a gateway server.