Mantis Parallel Debugger

Abstract

Mantis is a graphical debugger for the Split-C language. Split-C is a parallel extension of C which retains the straightforward translation from source code to executable code necessary for high performance programming of parallel machines. Mantis supports the bulk synchronous and individual node viewpoints which together dominate the design of Split-C programs. Execution can be managed for all nodes as a group or for each node individually. Finally, state and invariants can be checked with a variety of methods, each capable of understanding the abstractions which define Split-C. The graphical interface is simple enough for new users to understand with minimal effort yet powerful enough to allow experienced users to work effectively.

DateOfInformation

Wed Apr 2 09:55:25 1997

Domain

Parallel Processing Tools!Execution and Performance Analyzers (including debuggers)

Keyword

parallel debugging

Name

Mantis Parallel Debugger

TargetEnvironment

Mantis currently runs on the Thinking Machines Corp. CM-5 and is built using a Tcl/Tk graphical user interface linked to a modified version of the Free Software Foundation's GDB debugger.

Version

1.0

Webpage

http://http.cs.berkeley.edu/projects/parallel/castle/mantis/

ContactIs

David Culler