Systematic Debugging FAQs

Question 1

Does this skill require Test-Driven Development (TDD)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Phase 4 requires creating a failing test case that reproduces the issue before any code is changed, ensuring that the fix is verified and can be automated.

Question 2

Can I skip phases if the bug seems simple?

Accepted Answer

No. The skill emphasizes that even simple bugs have root causes, and following the systematic process is faster in the long run than rushing and risking rework.

Question 3

How does this skill help with complex, multi-component systems?

Accepted Answer

It provides specific patterns for adding diagnostic instrumentation at every component boundary—such as between a build script and a signing service—to log data flow and isolate exactly where a failure occurs.

Question 4

What should I do if three consecutive fixes fail to solve the bug?

Accepted Answer

According to the skill's Phase 4.5, if three or more fixes fail, you must stop and question the underlying architecture. This often indicates a fundamental design flaw rather than a surface-level bug.

Question 5

What is the primary rule of the Systematic Debugging skill?

Accepted Answer

The primary rule, known as the Iron Law, is that no fixes may be proposed or implemented until a full root cause investigation (Phase 1) has been completed and verified.

Systematic Debugging

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Systematic Debugging

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