Debugging Tools

Here are a few very useful tools I've run across during my time programming:

Beyond compare (also for MAC, woohoo)

I find beyond compare to be the best compare tool around, so i was ecstatic when i found they finally had a MAC version as well:

http://www.scootersoftware.com/download.php

Adding colors in XCode debug log

https://github.com/robbiehanson/XcodeColors

LogExpert. Perhaps the best freeware log tail tool around. Too bad it is only for windows

http://logexpert.codeplex.com/

Using the MAC firewall to block ports/IPs (Up to Yosemite unfortunately)

Blocking port $1:
Sudo ipfw add deny tcp from any to any src-port $1
sudo ipfw add deny tcp from any to any dst-port $1

You will see after each line the rule number. To unblock:
sudo ipfw delete 200
sudo ipfw delete 100

XCode breakpoint in nested projects

How to add breakpoints in XCode for projects included in another project:

1.     Add the breakpoint in the nested project, then go to the breakpoints tab, right click the breakpoint you want, click move to -> user. After this step, the breakpoint will be visible in all projects which are open under "User".

2.     It is also possible to add a breakpoint through the lldb:                        (lldb) b client.m:42

Getting the most out of the MAC's magic mouse

better touch tool for MAC - http://www.boastr.net/

MAC Outlook email attach through a file's context menu

http://www.officeformachelp.com/2010/11/create-a-service-to-attach-files-to-a-new-outlook-for-mac-mail-message/

github chrome plugin

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/octotree/bkhaagjahfmjljalopjnoealnfndnagc

Multiple Eclipse instances on a MAC

A plugin for eclipse on MAC that allows you to launch more than one instance:

1.       First install the eclipse marketplace:

2.       Help --> Install new Software… --> Add --> http://download.eclipse.org/mpc/indigo/

3.       Help --> Eclipse MarketPlace --> Search: OS X Eclipse Launcher