We’ve mentioned Symbols in several different posts related to debugging and troubleshooting – but we’ve never actually discussed what symbols are and what they are used for. Today, we’ll rectify that oversight and provide a quick overview of symbol files. Whenever an application or DLL is built, part of the compilation process is the creation of additional files – the symbol files. The symbol files themselves are not needed when running an application. However, if you encounter a situation where you need to debug an application or process, having the symbol files will make your life easier!
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