New Course Release: Python API and App Store Development with Verisium Debug

Automate debug workflows. Build reusable apps. Extend Verisium Debug with Python.

The world of digital design verification is evolving rapidly, and automation is becoming a critical skill for engineers seeking to debug faster, improve productivity, and build scalable workflows. To help engineers unlock the full potential of Verisium Debug, we are excited to announce the release of our new online course:

Python API and App Store Development with Verisium Debug

This comprehensive course is designed to help verification engineers, debug specialists, and automation enthusiasts learn how to leverage the Verisium Debug Python API to automate tasks, analyze design data, customize workflows, and build deployable applications using the Verisium Debug App Store framework.

You can find the course here, or search for this course at ask.cadence.com

Why This Course Matters

As design complexity continues to increase, engineers face growing challenges in debugging large datasets, identifying root causes, and managing repetitive analysis tasks. Manual debug processes can consume valuable engineering time and often limit productivity.

The Verisium Debug Python API provides a powerful solution by enabling users to:

• Programmatic access: Access design, waveform, and debug databases directly from Python.
• Workflow automation: Automate repetitive debug and analysis tasks that consume engineering time.
• Advanced analysis: Perform design, signal, transaction, and driver-tracing investigations with scripts.
• Custom experiences: Create GUI components and utilities tailored to real debug use cases.
• Flow integration: Connect debug automation with larger verification and regression flows.
• Reusable deployment: Build applications that can be packaged and shared through the Verisium Debug App Store framework.

By learning these capabilities, engineers can move beyond traditional debugging and begin creating intelligent, reusable automation solutions that improve efficiency across projects.

What You’ll Learn

The course takes a practical, hands-on approach and covers the complete workflow from Python API fundamentals to enterprise-ready application development.

1. Python API Foundations

Learn the architecture of the Verisium Debug Python API, understand GUI and batch-mode execution models, and configure your Python development environment for productive automation development.

2. Design and Value Analysis

Discover how to traverse design hierarchies, access signals, perform driver tracing, extract design information, and automate common debug investigations.

3. Database Handling

Understand how to create, load, and interact with Verisium Debug databases programmatically using Python.

4. GUI Automation and Customization

Learn how to interact with Verisium Debug GUI components, create custom widgets, and build enhanced user experiences inside the debugger environment.

5. Batch Mode Automation

Explore how to execute analysis and automation tasks in batch mode to enable integration with regression and verification flows.

6. App Store Development

Learn how to package, deploy, manage, and distribute Python-based applications through the Verisium Debug App Store, transforming standalone scripts into maintainable and reusable tools.

Key Benefits of Taking This Course

After completing this training, you'll be able to:

• Automate repetitive debug tasks and save valuable engineering time
• Build reusable Python-based verification and debug utilities
• Programmatically access and analyze Verisium Debug data
• Customize the debugging environment to match your workflow
• Develop scalable solutions that extend beyond standalone scripts
• Package and deploy applications through the Verisium Debug App Store
• Improve debug efficiency and accelerate issue resolution
• Enhance your Python-based automation skills for modern verification flows

Whether you're looking to increase personal productivity or develop shared tools for your organization, this course provides practical skills that can be immediately applied to real-world verification challenges.

Earn Recognition Through the Badge Exam

Learning doesn't stop when the course videos end.

To help learners assess and validate their understanding, the course includes a Badge Exam that measures knowledge gained throughout the training. The exam covers all major course topics, including Python API fundamentals, design analysis, database handling, GUI APIs, batch-mode automation, and App Store development.

The badge exam enables learners to:

• Evaluate their understanding of the course material
• Verify mastery of key concepts and workflows
• Identify areas that may require additional study
• Demonstrate proficiency in Verisium Debug Python API development
• Showcase their expertise to peers and managers

Successfully completing the badge exam provides learners with confidence that they can apply the concepts and techniques learned throughout the course in real-world projects.

Start Building the Future of Debug Automation

The future of verification is driven by automation, customization, and intelligent tooling. The Python API and App Store Development with Verisium Debug course equips engineers with the practical skills needed to build powerful automation solutions, streamline debugging workflows, and create deployable applications that extend the capabilities of Verisium Debug.

Whether you are just beginning your automation journey or looking to expand your existing Python expertise, this course provides the knowledge, hands-on experience, and validation opportunities needed to take your Verisium Debug skills to the next level.

Enroll today to master the Verisium Debug Python API, build your own applications, and prove your expertise through the course badge exam.