How to get GDB to do a 'list' after every step?

Question

I can step along with gdb, but I have to give the \"list\" command every time I want to see where I am in source code.

(gdb) next
351     int right = get_va         


        

Answer 1

You can use a GDB macro for this:

(gdb) def n
Type commands for definition of "n".
End with a line saying just "end".
>next
>list
>end

If you want an arrow pointing at the current line, you might consider using a GDB front-end instead (e.g. M-x gdb in Emacs).