golang-troubleshooting

Troubleshoot Go programs to locate root causes using pprof, Delve, and the race detector.

5|1|Updated Apr 14, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/omarluq/og-template --skill golang-troubleshooting-omarluq
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Skill: golang-troubleshooting
Source: https://github.com/omarluq/og-template/tree/main/.agents/skills/golang-troubleshooting
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/omarluq/og-template --skill golang-troubleshooting-omarluq

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Go debugging is often time-consuming and guess-based. This skill provides a repeatable methodology to read errors, reproduce issues, instrument code, measure impact, and verify fixes in Go projects, helping you find root causes rather than surface-level symptoms.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Golden Rules-based debugging workflow that guides you from error reading to root-cause verification.
  • Tooling-centric guidance covering pprof, Delve, race detector, GODEBUG tracing, and test-driven debugging for deterministic investigation.
  • Real-world use cases include crashes, deadlocks, or unexpected behavior in large Go codebases and production services.

Quick Start

Identify the failing Go behavior, reproduce it with a minimal test or example, and apply evidence-based fixes using the Go tooling described.

Frequently Asked Questions about golang-troubleshooting

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

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How do I debug a deadlock in a Go program?

To debug a Go deadlock, you must systematically reproduce the issue with a minimal test and use the race detector to identify concurrent access conflicts. This approach enforces root-cause verification rather than treating surface symptoms.

What's the best way to troubleshoot unexpected behavior in a large Go codebase?

The best way to troubleshoot unexpected behavior in Go is applying a structured golden rules workflow that reads errors, reproduces the issue, instruments code, and measures impact using tests. This repeatable methodology locates root causes fast across large codebases.

How do I use pprof and Delve to fix Go crashes?

You use pprof and Delve to fix Go crashes by instrumenting the failing code to measure performance and trace execution. This toolchain-centric guidance enables deterministic investigation to locate and verify the root cause of the crash.

Can I use the race detector for troubleshooting unexpected Go behavior in production services?

Yes, you can use the race detector alongside GODEBUG tracing to investigate unexpected behavior in production Go services. The methodology guides reading errors and verifying fixes using test-driven debugging for deterministic results.

Why does my Go debugging process take so long to find the root cause?

Go debugging takes long when it relies on guess-based investigation rather than a repeatable methodology. By enforcing clear root-cause investigation, reproducibility, and measurement using tests and tooling, you can locate and fix root causes fast.

Do I need to write a failing test before troubleshooting a Go program error?

Yes, you need to reproduce the failing Go behavior with a minimal test or example before applying fixes. Reproducing the issue is a core step in this evidence-based workflow to ensure you are fixing the actual root cause.