28 February 2025 Leave a comment Xcode
Debugging in Xcode can be a challenging task, especially when you want to track down specific method calls or line numbers in your code. This guide will provide you with techniques to enhance your debugging process by printing out method names and line numbers, as well as conditionally disabling logs when compiling for release.
Printing Method Names and Line Numbers
To print the current method’s name and the line number in your logs, you can use macros. The following macro can be a great addition to your debugging toolkit:
#ifdef DEBUG
# define DLog(fmt, ...) NSLog((@"%s [Line %d] " fmt), __PRETTY_FUNCTION__, __LINE__, ##__VA_ARGS__)
#else
# define DLog(...)
#endif
#define ALog(fmt, ...) NSLog((@"%s [Line %d] " fmt), __PRETTY_FUNCTION__, __LINE__, ##__VA_ARGS__)
The DLog macro will output logs only when the DEBUG variable is set, which is ideal for development environments. In contrast, the ALog macro will always display logs, regardless of the DEBUG setting, making it useful for critical alerts.
Disabling Logs in Release Builds
To ensure that your production builds are not cluttered with debug logs, you can conditionally disable them using the macros mentioned above. By wrapping your logging statements with these macros, you can control the visibility of logs based on the build configuration.
Advanced Logging Techniques
For those who need more advanced logging features, consider implementing a custom logging class. This allows you to add priority flags for different log levels, send logs to a file or database, and customize the log format to suit your needs.
Enhancing Your Testing with Repeato
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