https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1340
Summary of the Polkadot Virtual Machine (PVM) Debugger Proposal
Project Overview: The PVM Debugger is an open-source tool designed to streamline the development and validation of Polkadot Virtual Machine (PVM) implementations. It offers features like breakpoints, memory inspection, and parallel execution across multiple PVM clients.
Purpose: The tool addresses the lack of specialized debugging tools for PVM programs, aiming to enhance development efficiency and improve the robustness of PVM implementations in the Polkadot ecosystem.
Proposal Details: The proposal seeks retroactive funding for the PVM Debugger, which was initially developed for the JAM prize but is now open-sourced for broader community use. The requested allocation is 16,000 USD.
Key Functionalities: The debugger includes features such as step-over, breakpoints, memory and register inspection, machine code/assembly view, and parallel execution across multiple PVM implementations.
Adoption and Support: The team plans to ensure adoption by other JAM teams and gather community feedback to refine the tool. They also aim to continue developing the debugger for future PVM implementations.
Budget: The total budget breakdown includes 140 hours of developer work and 20 hours of product management, totaling 16,000 USD.
Team: The PVM Debugger was developed by FluffyLabs, a team involved in building decentralized tools for the Polkadot ecosystem.
Community Engagement: The team welcomes feedback and suggestions from the Polkadot community to improve the tool and ensure it meets the needs of developers.
