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Arthas Watch Command: Observe First Parameter And Return Value

An engineer would use the arthas-watch command to monitor and analyze the first parameter and return value of specific methods in a Java application during runtime, particularly when investigating performance issues or debugging expected behavior related to those methods. Exact CLI syntax to observe first parameter and return value using Arthas Watch.

When to use this: An engineer would use the arthas-watch command to monitor and analyze the first parameter and return value of specific methods in a Java application during runtime, particularly when investigating performance issues or debugging expected behavior related to those methods.

Command Syntax

watch <class-pattern> <method-pattern> '{< params[0],returnObj >}' -x 4

Command Breakdown

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Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.

FAQ

Purpose: Exact syntax to observe first parameter and return value using Arthas Watch.

Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.

Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.

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