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enterprise-debug

Debug software defects through a 4-phase root cause analysis and TDD fix process.

1|Updated Mar 14, 2026
Search Tags:#testing#tdd#debugging#root cause analysis#bug fixing#blast radius
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anotherben/claude-enterprise-skills --skill enterprise-debug
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Skill: enterprise-debug
Source: https://github.com/anotherben/claude-enterprise-skills/tree/main/skills/enterprise-debug
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anotherben/claude-enterprise-skills --skill enterprise-debug

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured, 4-phase process to systematically debug any software issue, ensuring root causes are found and fixed, not just symptoms. It prevents costly fix-forward loops and ensures code quality through TDD.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic Debugging: Follows a 4-phase approach: Investigate, Blast Radius Scan, Root Cause Identification, and TDD Fix.
  • Blast Radius Scan: Identifies and fixes all related bugs across the codebase, not just the reported one.
  • TDD Fixes: Ensures fixes are robust and prevent regressions by using Test-Driven Development.
  • Circuit Breaker: Prevents infinite debugging loops by limiting fix attempts.
  • Use Case: When a user reports incorrect totals on their dashboard, this Skill guides you through reproducing the issue, tracing the data flow, scanning for similar bugs in other modules, pinpointing the exact root cause, and writing tests to verify the fix and prevent future occurrences.

Quick Start

Use the enterprise-debug skill to investigate a test failure in userService.test.js.

Frequently Asked Questions about enterprise-debug

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

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What is a systematic approach to root cause analysis for complex software bugs?▼

Systematic root cause analysis for software bugs uses a 4-phase methodology: investigating the issue, scanning the blast radius for related bugs, pinpointing the root cause, and applying a TDD fix to prevent regressions.

How do I fix intermittent errors without getting stuck in infinite debugging loops?▼

Fix intermittent errors without infinite loops by applying a debugging circuit breaker that limits fix attempts to three tries, forcing a re-evaluation of the root cause instead of repeatedly attempting unsuccessful patches.

How do I identify the blast radius when fixing a reported defect in enterprise software?▼

Identifying the blast radius when fixing a defect requires scanning sibling functions and consumers across the codebase to find all related bugs, preventing localized symptom patches and ensuring comprehensive resolution.

How do I apply Test-Driven Development when resolving wrong data reports?▼

Applying TDD to resolve wrong data reports involves writing a failing test that reproduces the incorrect output, pinpointing the root cause, and applying a targeted fix to make the test pass, ensuring robust regression prevention.

Does this debugging methodology work for complex bugs in enterprise software development?▼

Yes, this debugging methodology is designed for complex bugs, intermittent errors, and wrong data reports in enterprise software development, systematically identifying root causes and applying TDD fixes.

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