debugging

Diagnose software errors using traceback analysis and binary search.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Skill: debugging
Source: https://github.com/RedBeret/agent-skill-catalog/tree/main/skills/debugging
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RedBeret/agent-skill-catalog --skill debugging-redberet

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured methodology to diagnose and resolve errors, unexpected behavior, and failures in code, reducing the time spent on troubleshooting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic Debugging Protocol: Guides users through a step-by-step process from reading error messages to verifying fixes.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Employs techniques like binary search (in time and code) to isolate the source of bugs.
  • Common Pitfall Avoidance: Highlights frequent errors such as stale caches, wrong environments, import shadows, and async/await mistakes.
  • Tool Integration: Provides examples for using debugging tools in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, shell, and SQL.
  • Use Case: When encountering a sqlalchemy.exc.NoResultFound error, this skill helps you read the traceback, reproduce the bug, isolate the get_user function in routes.py, and apply a fix.

Quick Start

Use the debugging skill to help resolve a ModuleNotFoundError in your Python application.

Frequently Asked Questions about debugging

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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What is the best way to debug a Python ModuleNotFoundError or NoResultFound error?

The best way to debug a Python ModuleNotFoundError or NoResultFound error is to follow a systematic protocol: read the traceback, reproduce the bug, isolate the cause using binary search, and verify the fix.

How do I troubleshoot unexpected behavior in JavaScript and SQL environments?

To troubleshoot unexpected behavior in JavaScript and SQL environments, apply a systematic debugging methodology that isolates causes using binary search and identifies common pitfalls like async/await mistakes or stale caches.

How can I read a Python traceback to isolate the root cause of a bug?

You can read a Python traceback to isolate the root cause of a bug by analyzing the call stack, reproducing the error, and using debugging tools like pdb to perform binary search across your code and timeline.

What common pitfalls should I look for when diagnosing software errors?

When diagnosing software errors, look for common pitfalls such as stale caches, wrong environments, import shadows, and async/await mistakes that frequently cause unexpected behavior across Python, JavaScript, shell, and SQL environments.

Does this systematic debugging methodology work with shell and SQL tools like strace?

Yes, this systematic debugging methodology works with shell and SQL environments, requiring understanding of tools like strace to diagnose failures and isolate the source of unexpected behavior across your codebase.