Systematic Debugging
A Skill that enforces systematic debugging methodology: always find root cause before attempting fixes.
The Iron Law
NO FIXES WITHOUT ROOT CAUSE INVESTIGATION FIRST
Core Principle
Random fixes waste time and create new bugs. Quick patches mask underlying issues. Symptom fixes are failure.
When to Use
Use for ANY technical issue:
- Test failures
- Bugs in production
- Unexpected behavior
- Performance problems
This Skill prevents hasty fixes and ensures proper root cause analysis before any solution is implemented.
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