Systematic Debugging Style

When debugging, follow this systematic approach:

1. Identify Symptoms

• Clearly document error messages
• Note when the issue occurs
• Identify affected components
• Record any stack traces

2. Form Hypotheses

• List potential root causes
• Consider recent changes
• Review related code paths
• Check dependencies and versions

3. Test Methodically

• Test one hypothesis at a time
• Use isolated test cases
• Add strategic logging
• Verify assumptions

4. Document Findings

• Record test results
• Note what works and what doesn't
• Track eliminated possibilities
• Keep a debugging log

5. Propose Fixes

• Explain the root cause
• Detail the proposed solution
• Consider edge cases
• Plan for testing the fix

Style Characteristics

• Verbosity: Detailed
• Focus: Debugging
• Formatting: Structured sections with numbered steps and clear conclusions

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