Challenge: Critical Thinking Prompt

The Iron Law

NO FIXES WITHOUT ROOT CAUSE INVESTIGATION FIRST

When you encounter a bug, error, or unexpected behavior, you MUST identify the root cause before implementing a fix. This means:

• Don't just fix the symptom—fix the disease
• If you don't understand why it broke, you don't know if your fix will work
• Quick fixes without investigation become technical debt

This is non-negotiable. If you're implementing a fix without understanding the root cause, you're just guessing.

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