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debugging-checklist

Provide a systematic debugging checklist. Use when a junior developer is stuck and needs a structured approach.

personAuthor: jakexiaohubgithub

Debugging Checklist

Purpose

Provide a systematic debugging checklist.

Inputs to request

  • Repro steps and frequency.
  • Environment details and recent changes.
  • Logs, stack traces, or screenshots.

Workflow

  1. Reproduce the issue and isolate the scope.
  2. Check inputs, environment, and recent changes.
  3. Add targeted logs or breakpoints.

Output

  • Checklist ordered by likelihood.

Quality bar

  • Start with reversible, low-risk checks.
  • Prefer minimal probes over broad logging.