Tag: Debugging

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C
2025-05-22|6 min read

Why Does the C Preprocessor Interpret "linux" as "1"?

Discover why the word 'linux' is predefined as the constant 1 in the C preprocessor on Linux systems, and how this historical quirk can cause unexpected compilation errors.

Docker
2025-05-03|6 min read

How to Access a Docker Container's Shell

Learn various ways to get shell access to your Docker containers for debugging, configuration, and maintenance tasks.

Docker
2025-04-18|8 min read

How to Explore a Docker Container File System

Learn different ways to inspect, browse, and copy files from Docker containers, whether they're running or stopped. Essential techniques for debugging and understanding containerized applications.

Python
2025-02-08|6 min read

Why Python open() Does Not Create a File If It Doesn't Exist

Learn why open() in read mode fails on non-existent files, which modes create files automatically, and how to handle file creation properly in Python.

Networking
2025-02-06|8 min read

Capturing Mobile Phone Traffic on Wireshark

Learn how to capture and analyze network traffic from your mobile phone using Wireshark. Set up a proxy or WiFi hotspot to inspect HTTP/HTTPS requests, debug mobile apps, and understand what data your phone is sending.

Kubernetes
2024-12-19|7 min read

How to Fix Pods Stuck in Terminating Status in Kubernetes

Learn how to diagnose and resolve Kubernetes pods that are stuck in Terminating status using kubectl commands, finalizers, and force deletion techniques.

Linux
2024-11-25|8 min read

How to Profile C++ Code Performance on Linux

Learn how to use profiling tools like gprof, Valgrind, and perf to analyze C++ application performance and identify bottlenecks on Linux systems.

Docker
2024-11-17|7 min read

How do I Run a Command on an Already Existing Docker Container?

Need to run commands inside a Docker container that's already running? Here's how to use docker exec to debug, inspect, and interact with your containers.

Linux
2024-09-12|7 min read

How to Fix Echo Newline in Bash When It Prints Literal \n

Learn why echo sometimes prints literal \n instead of newlines and discover multiple solutions to properly output newline characters in Bash scripts.

Networking
2024-07-30|8 min read

How to Artificially Create a Connection Timeout Error

Learn practical methods to simulate connection timeouts for testing error handling, resilience patterns, and timeout configurations in your applications.

Docker
2024-02-19|6 min read

How to See Docker Image Contents

Explore the contents of a Docker image using practical commands. Learn how to inspect layers, browse files, and debug images locally.