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Use this skill when debugging code, diagnosing unexpected behavior, troubleshooting errors, or approaching a problem systematically. Trigger on keywords: debug, bug, error, not working, unexpected behavior, troubleshoot, investigate, root cause, why is this, something is wrong, failing test, crash.
Passed 13 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 14 of 22 without it.
0 fixed13 passed either way8 still failing1 broke
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Debug the system, not your assumptions.
Most bugs persist because developers debug what they think is happening instead of what's actually happening. Every assumption is a potential hiding place for a bug.
1. OBSERVE — What exactly is the symptom? (not interpretation, raw facts)
2. HYPOTHESIZE — What are the possible causes?
3. TEST — Design the smallest possible test to confirm/deny each hypothesis
4. CONCLUDE — What does the evidence tell you?
5. FIX — Address the root cause, not the symptom
6. VERIFY — Confirm the fix works and nothing else broke
7. PREVENT — Add a test that would catch this regression
Never skip step 7. Every bug is a test that doesn't exist yet.
Before writing a single line of debug code, answer these:
Answering these five questions often reveals the bug before you even look at code.
test cases passed, vs 14 / 22 without
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