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What are the risks associated with using the 'po' command in LLDB?

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The po command in LLDB is used to output the description of an object by calling the -description method (in Objective-C) or description (in Swift). Main risks when using po:

  • Side effects: The description method may perform additional code that changes the program's state or causes errors.
  • Application crashes: If the object is in a bad state or description is implemented with errors, calling po can lead to a crash.
  • Performance: Calling description can be expensive in terms of time, especially for complex objects.

Therefore, when debugging, be cautious with po, especially if the object might be in an incorrect state.

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