A general framework for debugging

@article{Araki1991AGF,
  title={A general framework for debugging},
  author={Keijiro Araki and Zengo Furukawa and Jingde Cheng},
  journal={IEEE Software},
  year={1991},
  volume={8},
  pages={14-20}
}
The state of the art of debugging is examined. A debugged process model that serves as the basis of a general debugging framework is described. The relationship of the model to traditional debugging processes and support tools is discussed. A minimal set of requirements for a general debugging framework is described in terms of both the theory behind debugging methodologies and the support tools. An execution monitor, Eden, that serves as a debugging tool within this general framework is… 
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