Debugging stack data not assigned to a named variable
- by gibbss
Is there a way to view stack elements like un-assigned return values or exceptions that not assigned to a local variable? (e.g. throw new ...)
For example, suppose I have code along the lines of:
public String foo(InputStream in) throws IOException {
NastyObj obj = null;
try {
obj = new NastyObj(in);
return (obj.read());
} finally {
if (obj != null) obj.close();
}
}
Is there any way to view the return or exception value without stepping to a higher level frame where it is assigned? This is particularly relevant with exceptions because you often have to step back up through a number of frames to find an actual handler.
I usually use the Eclipse debugging environment, but any answer is appreciated. Also, if this cannot be done, can you explain why? (JVM, JPDA limitation?)
