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Trace bugs backward to their origin, not just symptoms
Passed 20 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 18 of 22 without it.
2 fixed18 passed either way2 still failing0 broke
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One of 2 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
Outline the four verification steps required after applying a code fix to ensure an error has been properly resolved.
| Checked | Without skill | With skill |
|---|---|---|
| The steps include explaining the causal chain, confirming the origin, fixing at the root, and verifying symptom elimination without side effects. | Missed | Passed |
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TRACE BACKWARD TO THE BUG'S ORIGIN
Don't patch symptoms - fix the disease
SYMPTOM
↓ Where does this value come from?
IMMEDIATE CAUSE
↓ What set that to wrong value?
DEEPER CAUSE
↓ Why did that happen?
ROOT CAUSE ← Fix HERE
Q: What exactly went wrong?
→ Document the exact symptom
→ Note file, line, error message
Q: Where does this value/state come from?
→ Find the direct source
→ Check: is THIS the bug or just a carrier?
Q: What set THAT to the wrong value?
test cases passed, vs 18 / 22 without
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