When is the best time to use the Systematic Debugging skill?

You should use it for any technical issue, but it is especially critical under time pressure, when a 'quick fix' seems too obvious, or when previous attempts to fix the issue have failed.

What happens if multiple fix attempts fail?

If three or more fixes fail, the skill prompts a shift from symptom-based debugging to architectural questioning, encouraging a review of the underlying system design to find a more permanent solution.

Can this skill handle multi-component system failures?

Yes, it includes specific guides for multi-component diagnostics, using layered logging and environment checks to pinpoint exactly which service or script in a stack is failing.

What is the 'Iron Law' of debugging in this skill?

The Iron Law states that you cannot propose or implement a fix until a thorough root cause investigation is complete, ensuring that the actual source of the error is understood rather than just masking the symptoms.

How does this skill prevent regressions?

It utilizes a mandatory verification gate and a 'Defense-in-Depth' pattern, which validates data at every layer (entry point, business logic, and environment) to ensure the bug is structurally impossible to recreate.

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The Systematic Debugging skill transforms the troubleshooting process by enforcing a strict 'Root Cause First' mandate, preventing the common trap of 'guess-and-check' coding. By guiding developers through backward tracing, pattern analysis, and multi-layer validation, it ensures that issues are not just patched, but structurally resolved. This skill is particularly effective for complex system failures, intermittent bugs, and regressions where standard trial-and-error approaches lead to wasted time and increased technical debt.

Características Principales

Backward Tracing: Systematic analysis of call stacks and data flow to find the original trigger of a failure.
Architectural Questioning: Automated alerts to re-evaluate system design when multiple fix attempts fail.
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Defense-in-Depth Validation: Multi-layer verification across entry points, business logic, and environments.
Root Cause Investigation: Strict enforcement of 'The Iron Law' requiring evidence before proposing any fix.
Regression Verification: Mandatory 5-step gate function to prove success with fresh evidence before claiming resolution.

Casos de Uso

Performing deep-dive diagnostics on multi-component systems where data flow is opaque or multi-layered.
Investigating intermittent test failures or production bugs that are difficult to reproduce or isolate.
Breaking the cycle of 'quick fixes' that inadvertently introduce new regressions in complex codebases.

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Características Principales

Backward Tracing: Systematic analysis of call stacks and data flow to find the original trigger of a failure.
Architectural Questioning: Automated alerts to re-evaluate system design when multiple fix attempts fail.
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Defense-in-Depth Validation: Multi-layer verification across entry points, business logic, and environments.
Root Cause Investigation: Strict enforcement of 'The Iron Law' requiring evidence before proposing any fix.
Regression Verification: Mandatory 5-step gate function to prove success with fresh evidence before claiming resolution.

Casos de Uso

Performing deep-dive diagnostics on multi-component systems where data flow is opaque or multi-layered.
Investigating intermittent test failures or production bugs that are difficult to reproduce or isolate.
Breaking the cycle of 'quick fixes' that inadvertently introduce new regressions in complex codebases.

Systematic Debugging Framework

Systematic Debugging Framework

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