Debugging

Quickstart

1. Capture exact repro, scope, and recent changes
2. Isolate components/files; trace path to failure
3. Research exact error; check official docs
4. Compare failing vs working patterns; form a testable hypothesis
5. Verify with minimal test; apply minimal fix across all instances; validate

When to Use This Skill

Use debugging when:

• A bug has no obvious cause or has been "fixed" before but returned
• Error messages are unclear or misleading
• Multiple attempted fixes have failed
• The issue might affect multiple locations in the codebase
• Understanding the root cause is critical for proper resolution