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Can I trace all the functions/methods executing in a python script?

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Have a look at the trace module.

You can also use it via the command line:

python -m trace --help

jls 2009-06-17 08:03:05

how does this work in python? I know in ruby what I have to do to make it work, I would like to know what python does for me.

Geo 2009-06-17 08:05:40

Sorry I'm not quite sure what you're asking. Are you interested to know how the tracing mechanism works or how to use the trace module?

jls 2009-06-17 08:16:03

I'm interested in how tracing in python works. Just the general idea of what python does behind the scene.

Geo 2009-06-17 08:25:35

In a sentence, the trace modules adds handlers via sys.settrace (which sets the system's trace function). The docs give a pretty overview of what's involved with this: http://docs.python.org/library/sys.html#sys.settrace

jls 2009-06-17 08:35:03

Thanks! I'll look into the mechanism.

Geo 2009-06-17 08:47:38

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