microsoft / microsoft/mu_feature_debugger

[Feature]: Multi processor support

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state:backlog type:feature-request urgency:low
Dominant language
C
Stars
22
Forks
10
Avg merge
7d 16h
Merged PRs (30d)
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Description

Feature Overview

Currently, the debugger only tracks a single thread for the BSP. The behavior of other cores hitting breakpoints or exceptions is not strictly defined and is likely silicon dependent for how their context gets initialized.

Solution Overview

The debugger should be made aware of multiple cores and should ensure that all cores get proper exceptions handlers installed.

Alternatives Considered

No response

Urgency

Low

Are you going to implement the feature request?

I will implement the feature

Do you need maintainer feedback?

No maintainer feedback needed

Anything else?

No response

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

No files or tests are named. Start by locating the BSP's single-thread tracking and the exception-handler installation path, then trace how other cores encounter breakpoints and exceptions. Done means the debugger accounts for multiple cores and installs proper exception handlers for every core.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
devtools, embedded-iot
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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