debug-code

When debugging code:

1. Understand the symptom: What error message or unexpected behavior is occurring?
2. Read the relevant code: Trace the execution path from entry point to the failure
3. Identify the root cause: Pinpoint the exact line(s) causing the problem
4. Draw a diagram: Use ASCII art to show what's happening vs what should happen
5. Provide the fix: Show the corrected code
6. Explain why: Teach the user what went wrong so they learn from it
7. Check for related issues: Look for similar patterns elsewhere in the codebase that might have the same bug