How to start debug a program: know which code has just run when perform an action on GUI?

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I usually have to debug some programs. Those are not my code. Example in a Java Eclipse RCP app. I have to do some actions on the GUI, then find out which code has implemented those actions to research the code. In almost cases, I just guess then set some breakpoints to follow the flow of the program in the call stack. Guess then try. Some times is quick. Many times is slowly. I just want to know if there are a technical to know which code has just run if I perform an action on the GUI. Can you share it?

Thank you very much!

I believe this is already answered on: [eclipse-plugin-for-code-coverage](https://stackoverflow.com/a/9046212/3733369) it's very complete answer — Rcordoval, May 30 '18 at 04:42

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered May 30 '18 at 04:14

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Try using some code coverage tool.

Here are some code coverage tools listed: Java Code Coverage Tools.

If you are using Eclipse IDE Jacoco is easy to use.

answered May 30 '18 at 04:14

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How to start debug a program: know which code has just run when perform an action on GUI?

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