Radberi-SystematicDebugging

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a disciplined approach to debugging that ensures root-cause investigation is completed before proposing fixes, preventing symptom-driven patches and time-wasting cycles. It reinforces a core principle: ALWAYS find root cause before attempting fixes.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Four-phase workflow (Root Cause Investigation → Pattern Analysis → Hypothesis & Testing → Implementation) with a mandatory Phase 1 before any fixes.
• Anti-patterns and explicit language defenses to resist time-pressure shortcuts and ensure thorough investigation.
• Defense-in-depth and supportive artifacts (root-cause tracing, validation patterns) to prevent regressions and surface the true origin of issues.
• Related skills and references: Radberi-TDD and Radberi-VerificationBeforeCompletion for testing discipline.

Quick Start

Load the Radberi-SystematicDebugging skill and follow Phase 1 before proposing any fixes.