Clewn

If you're looking for a robust software program to control Vim, then Clewn may be an excellent option for you. This standalone program enables full gdb support in the Vim editor, including features like breakpoints, watch variables, gdb command completion, and assembly windows. Additionally, Clewn provides this functionality in two different ways through its interface with Vim, thereby giving users more flexibility in their usage options.

One option is to use Clewn itself, which runs concurrently with Vim, talks to it, and controls it through the NetBeans socket interface. Clewn is an independent process and requires its own terminal. The other option is through vimGdb, which is a patch implemented as a Vim optional feature. Although vimGdb does not require a separate terminal, it requires a different patch to be applied to each new version of the Vim editor.

Despite the differences in usage, both alternatives offer the same base source code to interface with gdb, making Clewn and vimGdb equally reliable for controlling Vim. With its ability to provide robust gdb support in Vim, Clewn is an excellent choice for anyone who needs to debug and test their software programs accurately.