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The MAD environment is a toolset for debugging parallel message passing programs. In contrast to other existing tools and prototypes, where error detection facilities are implemented by combining sequential debuggers, MAD is designed as a top-down approach. The main interface for program analysis is the event graph display, a state-time diagram that shows process interaction. Based on this program execution overview, activities on lower levels of abstraction like event inspection and breakpoint setting can be initiated. The advantage of using a global view as starting point is improved program understanding and simplified coordination of debugging activities.
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Kranzlmüller, D., Hügl, R., Volkert, J. (1999). MAD—A top down approach to parallel program debugging. In: Sloot, P., Bubak, M., Hoekstra, A., Hertzberger, B. (eds) High-Performance Computing and Networking. HPCN-Europe 1999. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 1593. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg . https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0100691
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