A Clojure library providing tracing macros and functions to help debug and understand code execution.
clojure.tools.trace is a Clojure library that provides tracing macros and functions to help developers debug and understand their code's execution. It allows tracing of values, function calls, and expressions, printing detailed information to the console to reveal program flow and identify issues.
Clojure developers who need debugging and introspection tools to understand complex code execution, trace function calls, and identify failing expressions during development.
Developers choose clojure.tools.trace for its lightweight, non-intrusive approach to debugging that integrates seamlessly with Clojure workflows, offering both static and dynamic tracing capabilities without requiring heavy instrumentation.
1.3 update of clojure.contrib.trace
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trace-ns and untrace-ns macros allow developers to dynamically enable or disable tracing for all functions in a namespace, making it easy to toggle debugging without code changes, as shown in the README example.
deftrace macro defines functions that automatically log arguments and return values, helping trace call chains in complex code, demonstrated in the usage examples with fubar.
trace-forms macro identifies which specific form in a sequence fails, pinpointing errors like division by zero in multi-step computations, as illustrated in the README.
Follows a pragmatic, non-intrusive approach that prints trace information to the console without heavy instrumentation, fitting smoothly into Clojure development workflows per the philosophy.
All trace information is printed to the console, which can become noisy and overwhelming in large applications, lacking filtering or visualization options found in modern debuggers.
Focuses on basic tracing without support for breakpoints, watch variables, or step-by-step execution, making it less suitable for complex debugging scenarios compared to full-featured tools.
The README is concise with minimal examples beyond basic usage, requiring developers to explore the API reference for advanced features, which may hinder quick adoption.