[Lazarus] debug hints in lazarus [Re: [fpc-devel] Status and ideas about debug info (stabs, dwarf / dwar3)]

[Rich Saunders]

On 9/15/11 1:21 PM, Martin wrote:
> That means the way they implemented their feature is extremely 
> inconsistent:
>
> 1) in Delphi you are not supposed to edit source wile debugging
> 2) If inserting lines, in source while debugging (like in Lazarus) 
> Delphi keeps track of line positions, so the execution mark is still 
> shown at the correct code (despite the new line number)
> I must wonder why a company creating a commercial product, wastes time 
> and money on the 2nd point, if no one will eve benefit from it?

I'm not sure I believe your #1. You just have to be careful how you do it.

I do #2 all the time, so I sure benefit from having it! Has worked 
reliably and consistently for many, many versions.

Rich