Using record and playback technology to teach root cause analysis

Debugging an application is a great learning experience because it involves searching for clues that lead you to the cause of a defect or error.  One of the most challenging aspects of troubleshooting code is reproducing the problem that caused the failure.  Deterministic replay allows you to record the detailed behavior of your program to isolate the error that caused the crash.  By giving your students the ability to work backwards from the point of program failure, ReplayEngine can be a powerful instructional tool.