gstack-openclaw-investigate

Root-cause debugging systematically traces symptoms to their origin before implementing fixes. You gather evidence, trace code paths, and form hypotheses through a structured investigation, ensuring you resolve the underlying issue rather than applying a superficial patch.

A phase-based debugging workflow separates diagnosis from solutions across four stages: investigate, analyze, hypothesize, and implement. This structured process ensures clear root-cause hypotheses and verification before any code changes are applied.

To fix unexpected behavior or stack traces, systematically collect symptoms and trace the code path to reproduce the issue. Form a root-cause hypothesis, then implement a verified fix and document the process in a structured debug report.

Documenting a bug investigation with a structured debug report ensures bugs stop recurring. By mandating root-cause verification before fixes and recording hypotheses, the report provides comprehensive documentation that prevents regression.

Structured investigation applies to debugging tasks ranging from logic errors to performance issues. By requiring systematic evidence collection and phase-based workflows, it handles diverse software defects without implementing fixes without a root cause.