Hi What s difference `RelWithDebInfo` and `Debug`

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zwass · Answer

I m not certain but I think `RelWithDebInfo` means that compiler optimizations are turned on and debug symbols are also left in place Whereas `Debug` would turn off most compiler optimizations

Stefano Bonicatti · Answer

Correct Additionally `RelWithDebInfo` passes `NDEBUG` as with `Release` builds so that things like asserts or any other debug code is not compiled in