Debugging Tools

Overview/Description
Debugging is a necessary part of the development process, but there are numerous tools available to the developer. In this course, you'll explore various debugging tools, including Performance Monitor, PerfView, and DebugDiag. You'll also learn about Visual Studio Online, as well as some debugging tips.

Target Audience
Entry-level and experienced software developers

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
1.5

Lesson Objectives

Debugging Tools

• start the course
• recognize what Performance Monitor can do
• recognize the features of Performance Monitor
• recognize the Performance Monitor interface
• use Performance Monitor
• recognize .NET performance counters
• recognize what PerfView can do
• recognize the features of PerfView
• install PerfView
• recognize the PerfView interface
• use PerfView
• recognize what DebugDiag can do
• recognize the features of DebugDiag
• install DebugDiag
• use the DebugDiag Analysis module
• use the DebugDiag Collection module
• recognize Visual Studio Online
• sign up for Visual Studio Online
• create a team project with Visual Studio Online
• manage code with Visual Studio Online
• collaborate with Visual Studio Online
• use simple code to crash an application
• use Event Viewer
• generate a crash dump
• attach the debugger to a crashed process
• recognize how to remotely monitor a process using the Visual Studio debugger
• understand the features of debugging tools including Performance Monitor, PerfView, DebugDiag, and Visual Studio Online