debug-help

name: debug-help description: Help debug an issue systematically

Debug Helper

Help me debug this issue systematically:

Problem Description

First, help me clearly describe:

1. What's happening? (the symptom)
2. What should happen? (expected behavior)
3. When did it start? (recent changes?)
4. How to reproduce? (steps)

Gather Information

Let's collect data:

1. Error messages (exact text)
2. Relevant logs
3. Stack traces
4. Environment details
5. Recent code changes

Form Hypotheses

Based on symptoms, brainstorm:

1. What could cause this?
2. What's the most likely cause?
3. What evidence supports/refutes each hypothesis?

Investigation Plan

For each hypothesis:

1. How can we test it?
2. What would confirm/disprove it?
3. What's the fastest way to check?

Systematic Debugging

Guide through:

1. Binary search debugging (narrow down)
2. Adding strategic logging
3. Isolating components
4. Testing assumptions

Resolution

Once found:

1. Confirm root cause
2. Implement fix
3. Add tests to prevent regression
4. Document for future reference

Walk me through this process step by step.