debugging

Root-cause analysis isolates software bugs by establishing symptoms, reproducing steps, and tracing code paths from symptom to source. This methodology forms and tests one hypothesis at a time, documenting findings with file:line references to ensure the actual defect is fixed.

Production incident investigation uses a structured six-phase methodology to coordinate single-agent or multi-agent debugging across domains. It scopes the issue, traces data and control flow, and generates a formal report to resolve complex cross-domain regressions.

Code-path tracing follows a six-phase workflow that moves from reproduced symptoms to root cause by testing hypotheses sequentially. It maps data and control flow through the codebase, documenting every finding with precise file:line references for a fast fix.

Yes, structured hypothesis testing applies to single-repo debugging by forming and testing one hypothesis at a time. The methodology traces data and control flow within the repository to isolate the root cause and guide the bug fix.

Multi-agent debugging is suited for complex, cross-domain investigations where a single agent cannot trace all dependencies. It coordinates multiple agents to follow the six-phase methodology, isolating root causes across different systems and generating a formal report.

A structured bug investigation report documents the root-cause analysis findings, including traced code paths, tested hypotheses, and specific file:line references. It follows a six-phase workflow to formally record the progression from symptom to resolution.