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ltrace:tldr:cd6a0
ltrace: Print (trace) library calls of a program binary.
$ ltrace ./${program}
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The command "ltrace ./${program}" is used to trace the library function calls made by a program.
Here's a breakdown of the different components of the command:
- "ltrace" is a command-line utility in Unix-like systems that intercepts and displays library function calls made by a program during execution.
- "./${program}" specifies the program that you want to trace. "${program}" is a placeholder that represents the name of the program you want to run. The "./" indicates that the program is located in the current directory.
When you run this command, it executes the specified program while tracing all library function calls made by the program. It then displays the details of each function call, including the function name, arguments passed, and return values. This can be useful for understanding how a program interacts with different libraries and diagnosing any potential issues or bugs.
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.