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systematic-debugging

Investigate root causes through four-phase debugging before implementing fixes.

4|1|Updated Jul 6, 2025
Search Tags:#debugging#investigation#root cause#problem solving#troubleshooting#bug fix#systematic
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Dmccarty30/Journeyman-Jobs --skill systematic-debugging-dmccarty30
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: systematic-debugging
Source: https://github.com/Dmccarty30/Journeyman-Jobs/tree/main/.claude/skills/systematic-debugging
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Dmccarty30/Journeyman-Jobs --skill systematic-debugging-dmccarty30

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a rigorous, four-phase framework for debugging any technical issue, ensuring you always find and fix the root cause instead of just patching symptoms. It prevents wasted time, new bugs, and rework, even under extreme pressure.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Four-Phase Framework: Guides through Root Cause Investigation, Pattern Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, and Implementation.
  • Iron Law Enforcement: Mandates "NO FIXES WITHOUT ROOT CAUSE INVESTIGATION FIRST."
  • Pressure Resistance: Designed to prevent shortcuts and rationalizations, even in emergencies.
  • Use Case: When a production API is down and you're under immense pressure, this skill forces you to systematically investigate logs, reproduce the issue, and trace data flow before attempting any fix, saving hours of thrashing.

Quick Start

Use the systematic-debugging skill to investigate the "PaymentError: Connection timeout" issue in the production API.