[fpc-devel] [RFC] Add OPDF — Object Pascal Debug Format (-gO flag)

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On 2026-03-02 22:59, Graeme Geldenhuys via fpc-devel wrote:
> 
> I'd like to propose adding a new, optional debug information format to
> FPC called OPDF (Object Pascal Debug Format). This is not a
> replacement for DWARF — it is an additional debug format that can be
> selected with the new -gO compiler flag, similar to how -gw selects
> DWARF.


In case it helps the review process, I've created a Merge Request in
Free Pascal's official GitLab repo:

   https://gitlab.com/freepascal.org/fpc/source/-/merge_requests/1409


As I mentioned before, I welcome any feedback on the approach, the 
compiler
integration, or the format design. Happy to answer questions.

Regards,
   Graeme