mason-org/mason.nvim

[New package]: gdb DAP

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#1560 opened on Nov 18, 2023

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Description

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Package name

gdb debbuger (GNU Debugger)

Package homepage

https://www.sourceware.org/gdb/

Languages

Ada, Assembly, C, C++, D, Fortran, Go, Objective-C, OpenCL, Modula-2, Pascal, Rust

How is this package distributed?

No response

Contributor guide

Tech stack
lua
Domain
toolingdeveloper experience
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of gdbUnderstanding of mason.nvim registry structureFamiliarity with Lua
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
Review existing DAP server package definitions in mason.nvim (e.g., debugpy, codelldb) to understand the required structure. Check the gdb documentation for its DAP support. Look for any existing issues or PRs about gdb DAP. Create a new package definition in the appropriate directory, following the conventions for name, version, and install logic.