execution: Controlling execution

The dbx utility allows you to set breakpoints (stopping places) in the target program. After entering dbx, you can specify which lines or addresses are to be breakpoints and then run the program with dbx. When the program reaches a breakpoint, it halts and reports that it has reached a breakpoint. You can then use dbx subcommands to examine the state of your program.

For execution controlling commands, see: run, rerun, stop, status, catch, ignore, cont, step, next, and return commands.