watchpoint en · NOUN
Etymology
From watch + point, on the model of breakpoint.
Meanings
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A debugging mechanism whereby execution is suspended every time a specified memory location is modified; or, any of various similar such mechanisms.
AdaRAID supports multiple CPUs running concurrently, Ada data types, features include break points, watchpoints, timing, tracing, stepping, walkbacks, and histories of last n executions.
1990, NASA Tech Briefs, page 98:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| watchpoints | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
eo kontrolpunkto (debugging mechanism)