How do I debug a C program using the pthread library?

How do I debug a C program using the pthread library?

Debugging a C program that uses the pthread library can be tricky. You can use tools like gdb or valgrind. Would you like to know how to set them up?

Yes, please explain how to use gdb for this.

To use gdb, compile your program with the -g flag to include debugging information. Then run gdb ./your_program and use commands like run, break, and print to debug.

What about using valgrind? How does that work?

Valgrind is great for detecting memory leaks and threading issues. You can run your program with valgrind --tool=memcheck ./your_program to check for memory-related errors.