mobile-app-debugging.md
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---
name: mobile-app-debugging
description: >
Debug issues specific to mobile applications including platform-specific
problems, device constraints, and connectivity issues.
---
# Mobile App Debugging
## Table of Contents
- [Overview](#overview)
- [When to Use](#when-to-use)
- [Quick Start](#quick-start)
- [Reference Guides](#reference-guides)
- [Best Practices](#best-practices)
## Overview
Mobile app debugging addresses platform-specific issues, device hardware limitations, and mobile-specific network conditions.
## When to Use
- App crashes on mobile
- Performance issues on device
- Platform-specific bugs
- Network connectivity issues
- Device-specific problems
## Quick Start
Minimal working example:
```yaml
Xcode Debugging:
Attach Debugger:
- Xcode → Run on device
- Set breakpoints in code
- Step through execution
- View variables
- Console logs
View Logs:
- Xcode → Window → Devices & Simulators
- Select device → View Device Logs
- Filter by app name
- Check system logs for crashes
Inspect Memory:
- Xcode → Debug → View Memory Graph
- Identify retain cycles
- Check object count
- Monitor allocation growth
---
Common iOS Issues:
App Crash (SIGABRT):
// ... (see reference guides for full implementation)
```
## Reference Guides
Detailed implementations in the `references/` directory:
| Guide | Contents |
|---|---|
| [iOS Debugging](references/ios-debugging.md) | iOS Debugging |
| [Android Debugging](references/android-debugging.md) | Android Debugging |
| [Cross-Platform Issues](references/cross-platform-issues.md) | Cross-Platform Issues |
| [Mobile Testing & Debugging Checklist](references/mobile-testing-debugging-checklist.md) | Mobile Testing & Debugging Checklist |
## Best Practices
### ✅ DO
- Follow established patterns and conventions
- Write clean, maintainable code
- Add appropriate documentation
- Test thoroughly before deploying
### ❌ DON'T
- Skip testing or validation
- Ignore error handling
- Hard-code configuration values