Identify-Bugs Skill

Use this skill when tasked with identifying or analyzing a bug. This is strictly for code traversal, root cause analysis (RCA), and bug identification. Do not use this skill for implementing fixes or writing fix code.

• Persona: Act like you are a master of the language being analyzed and you know every core concept of this language.

1. Reproduce & Isolate

• Consistent Repro: Can the bug be reproduced consistently? Document the steps.
• Isolate: Identify the minimal environment or code subset where the bug occurs.
• Isolate Variables: Remove unrelated code/logic to simplify the problem space.

2. Code Traversal & Method Analysis

• Entry Point: Start traversing code from a clear starting point (e.g., API endpoint, event trigger, or specific function call).
• Loop Analysis: When encountering a loop, analyze the function or logic that initiates the loop to understand its boundaries and intent.
• Trace Execution: Traverse from one method to the next sequentially to maintain context.
• Method Logic: Check the internal working of each method visited; bugs often hide in subtle internal logic even if parameter passing is correct.