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Systematic Debugging

systematic-debugging

4-phase systematic debugging methodology with root cause analysis and evidence-based verification.

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Systematic Debugging

Source: obra/​superpowers

Overview

This skill provides a structured approach to debugging that prevents random guessing and ensures problems are properly understood before solving.

4-Phase Debugging Process

🧠 Knowledge Modules (Fractal Skills)

1. Phase 1: Reproduce

2. Phase 2: Isolate

3. Phase 3: Understand

4. The 5 Whys

5. Phase 4: Fix & Verify