What is the method of utilizing gdb to troubleshoot a stack segmentation fault?

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Here are the steps to utilize gdb to troubleshoot a stack segmentation fault:

1. Compile your program with the -g flag to include debugging information:

$ gcc -g myprogram.c -o myprogram

1. Start the program with gdb:

$ gdb myprogram

1. Set a breakpoint at the source line where the segmentation fault occurs:

(gdb) break <line_number>

1. Run the program:

(gdb) run

1. When the program reaches the breakpoint, use the backtrace command to see the function call stack:

(gdb) backtrace

1. Look for any functions that are not part of your own program (such as system libraries) and skip them with the command:

(gdb) down

1. Check the variables in the current context with the command:

(gdb) info locals

1. Try to reproduce the error by stepping through the code with the next command:

(gdb) next

1. If the error occurs again, use the print command to check the value of variables:

(gdb) print <variable_name>

1. If you have identified the source of the error, quit the program with the command:

(gdb) quit