debug-code

Debugs code issues by analyzing errors, tracing execution flow, identifying root causes, and suggesting fixes. Use when the user says "this isn't working", "I'm getting an error", "why is this broken?", or pastes an error message.

When debugging code:

Understand the symptom: What error message or unexpected behavior is occurring?
Read the relevant code: Trace the execution path from entry point to the failure
Identify the root cause: Pinpoint the exact line(s) causing the problem
Draw a diagram: Use ASCII art to show what's happening vs what should happen
Provide the fix: Show the corrected code
Explain why: Teach the user what went wrong so they learn from it
Check for related issues: Look for similar patterns elsewhere in the codebase that might have the same bug