Systematic Debugging

Debug methodically instead of randomly changing code.

The Process

1. Reproduce

Before anything else, reproduce the bug reliably:

• Get the exact steps to trigger the issue
• Note the expected vs actual behavior
• Confirm it happens consistently (not intermittent)
• Record the environment (OS, Node version, browser, etc.)

If you can't reproduce it, you can't fix it. Ask for more details.

2. Isolate

Narrow down where the bug lives: