Crash & Hang Analysis on macOS
Resolve native C++ crashes and hangs with systematic macOS diagnostics
Created by Umar Lone
Learn how to systematically diagnose native C++ crashes and unresponsive apps on Apple Silicon macOS. Gain practical skills to interpret crash reports, analyze Mach exceptions, and use built-in tools to pinpoint memory faults, deadlocks, and thread issues.
Packt | Jul 2026 | 177 min
What You Will Learn
You will start by understanding macOS architecture and the structure of crash reports. Step by step, you'll practice reading exception codes, symbolication, and stack traces in real C++ scenarios. Then, you'll apply tools like sample, spindump, and Time Profiler to isolate and explain the causes of hangs and crashes.
Key Features
- Interpret crash reports and Mach exceptions to find the root cause of failures
- Use sample, spindump, and Time Profiler to analyze hangs and performance stalls
- Map raw addresses to source code and functions for clear, actionable fixes
Target Audience
This course is designed for C++ developers, macOS engineers, and software professionals who troubleshoot native application stability. If you work with crash reports, analyze Apple Silicon failures, or need to resolve deadlocks and UI freezes, you'll find practical workflows and clear guidance here. Basic C++ and Xcode experience is expected.
