Systematic Debugging Skill

Overview

This skill provides a structured four-phase debugging framework emphasizing root cause discovery before attempting fixes. Core principle: "Random fixes waste time and create new bugs. Quick patches mask underlying issues."

Quick Start

1. Investigate - Gather evidence, reproduce consistently
2. Analyze - Compare with working patterns
3. Hypothesize - Form and test specific theories
4. Implement - Fix with test coverage

When to Use