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lldb: Wait for a new process to launch with a given name, and attach to it.
$ lldb -w -n ${process_name}
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The command "lldb -w -n ${process_name}" is used to launch the LLDB debugger and attach it to a specific running process specified by the ${process_name} parameter.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "lldb": This is the executable for the LLDB debugger.
  • "-w": This option stands for "wait for". It instructs the debugger to wait for the process to be launched before attaching to it.
  • "-n ${process_name}": This option is used to specify the process to attach to. ${process_name} should be replaced with the actual name of the process you want to debug.

So, when you run this command, LLDB will launch and wait for the specified process to start. Once the process is running, LLDB will attach to it, allowing you to analyze and debug the code.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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