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Snapshot of computer memory data

In computing, a core dump, memory dump, crash dump, storage dump, system dump, or ABEND dump consists of the recorded state of the working memory of a computer program at a specific time, generally when the program has crashed or otherwise terminated abnormally. In practice, other key pieces of program state are usually dumped at the same time, including the processor registers, which may include the program counter and stack pointer, memory management information, and other processor and operating system flags and information. A snapshot dump is a memory dump requested by the computer operator or by the running program, after which the program is able to continue. Core dumps are often used to assist in diagnosing and debugging errors in computer programs. Wikipedia →

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  2. Pick up a classic book: International trade lawThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  3. Read the landmark paper: CASR: core dump analysis and severity reporter toolCited 1 times
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📖 Definitions

Noun The recorded state of the memory of a computer program at a specific time, generally when the program has terminated abnormally.

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