I've been programming for years, mostly C++ but a lot of
java too. Every once in a while I feel the need for a debugger. In C, C++ no problem, but I have a hell of a time in the Java world. Since I use Xemacs, I tried JDEbug a few times. Not what you'd call `transparent'.
I also use the Jikes compiler, a fine piece of work, but when I tried to track down (search engining) the jd debugger or the Jikes Debugger, I finally ended up with `retired technology' from the IBM site.
Is there a good open source debugger for Java? If not why not? I shy away from huge bloated
IDE's with integrated debuggers. All I want is to work on the same level as Xemacs + Jikes + debugger, or just good Java standalone debugger (GUI-based). Why am I having such a hard time finding anything?
Peter