CLion Remote Debugging Limitations for Windows Hosts
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Issues with CLion
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Lack of Remote Debugging Support:
- CLion does not provide built-in support for remote debugging Windows applications, which limits its usability for developers working in mixed environments or on remote systems.
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Comparison with Qt Creator:
- Qt Creator allows seamless integration with CDB for remote debugging, enabling developers to easily debug applications running on remote Windows machines. This functionality streamlines the debugging process and enhances productivity.
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Impact on Workflow:
- The inability to perform remote debugging in CLion can disrupt development workflows, forcing developers to rely on less efficient methods such as local debugging or manual logging.
Suggested Improvements
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Implement Remote Debugging:
- Introduce support for remote debugging on Windows, similar to the capabilities offered by Qt Creator. This would involve integrating CDB or similar tools to facilitate debugging over a network.
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User-Friendly Setup:
- Ensure that the setup process for remote debugging is straightforward, allowing developers to configure and start debugging sessions with minimal effort.
Conclusion
Enhancing CLion with remote debugging capabilities for Windows hosts would significantly improve its versatility and appeal to developers. I encourage the JetBrains team to consider this feature to better serve the needs of the community.
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Hello!
For remote debugging in the case of a Windows remote machine, it's possible to use the Remote GDB Server configuration or the Remote Debug configuration. Please note that if your local machine is also Windows, those remote debug options are supported only for GDB (i.e. remote LLDB debug on Windows is not supported - CPP-32165).
Also, here are feature requests that might be interesting for you:
CPP-14491 - to support Windows a remote host in the Remote with local sources mode;
GTW-27 - to support Windows a remote host in the Remote with a thin client (using JetBrains Gateway) mode.
Feel free to comment or upvote the mentioned feature requests. See https://intellij-support.jetbrains.com/hc/en-us/articles/207241135-How-to-follow-YouTrack-issues-and-receive-notifications if you are not familiar with YouTrack.