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Debugging Strategy Guide

ChatGPT beginner Debugging
Help debug the following issue in [language/framework]:

Issue details:
- Error message: [paste exact error]
- Language/Framework: [language and version]
- When it occurs: [always/intermittent/specific conditions]
- Recent changes: [what changed before bug appeared]
- Environment: [local/staging/production]
- Stack trace: [paste if available]

Debugging approach:

1. UNDERSTAND THE ERROR
   - What does the error message mean?
   - What type of error is this?
   - Is this a known issue?

2. REPRODUCE THE ISSUE
   - Minimal reproduction steps
   - Isolate the problem
   - Identify conditions that trigger it

3. HYPOTHESES
   - List 3-5 possible causes
   - Most likely cause based on error

4. DEBUGGING STEPS
   - Step by step investigation plan
   - What to check first
   - Tools to use
   - Log statements to add

5. COMMON CAUSES FOR THIS ERROR
   - Known causes in [language/framework]
   - Similar issues and solutions

6. SOLUTION OPTIONS
   - Quick fix if available
   - Proper fix recommendation
   - Prevention for future

7. VERIFICATION
   - How to confirm fix works
   - Tests to add

Be specific to the technology stack mentioned
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