Debugging Hacks: Stop Guessing, Start Seeing

A senior developer once shared this with me: "The number of `console.log` statements in your codebase is inversely proportional to the strength of your debugging infrastructure." At first, it felt like a simple observation. But over time, I realized how much truth it holds. If your first instinct when a bug arises is to add log statements everywhere, it might be worth stepping back. Why? Because relying solely on `console.log` often means you're addressing the *symptom* of the issue, not the *root cause*. Instead, consider: • Setting up proper debugging tools (breakpoints, stack traces, profilers) • Implementing robust logging systems with appropriate log levels (info, warning, error) • Writing clear, testable code that makes debugging easier in the first place Debugging isn't just about fixing errors—it’s about building systems that help you *understand* your code better. A well-thought-out debugging process saves time, reduces frustration, and ultimately leads to more maintainable codebases. So the next time you reach for `console.log`, ask yourself: Is there a better way to approach this? What are your go-to debugging practices? Let’s discuss! 🚀 #DevTools #BuildInPublic #production

Most bugs in solo dev aren't bugs. They're stale assumptions you wrote down two weeks ago that nobody invalidated when the code moved underneath them. Just shipped a fix for that in Nella. When a file in the dependency graph changes, every assumption that referenced it gets auto-invalidated. You can't act on a contradiction without seeing it first. Three weeks ago I would have lost half a day to one of these. Today the system surfaces them at the moment of drift. Not a flashy feature. The kind that pays back every week for the rest of the project.

Your website’s not “broken”. It’s just lying somewhere in the code. Start with a few print statements, then use a proper debugger to step through what’s actually happening. Fix the root, not the symptom. #Debugging #SmallBusiness #WebDev

Why Code Breaks in Production In this blog, we’ll explore the most common reasons production bugs occur and how to prevent them with better practices. Think of it as a developer’s survival guide for real-world deployments. Read more → https://lnkd.in/djRBmG-f #TheCampusCoders #Tech #Developers #WebDev

Why Code Breaks in Production In this blog, we’ll explore the most common reasons production bugs occur and how to prevent them with better practices. Think of it as a developer’s survival guide for real-world deployments. Read more → https://lnkd.in/djRBmG-f #TheCampusCoders #Tech #Developers #WebDev

Why Code Breaks in Production In this blog, we’ll explore the most common reasons production bugs occur and how to prevent them with better practices. Think of it as a developer’s survival guide for real-world deployments. Read more → https://lnkd.in/djRBmG-f #TheCampusCoders #Tech #Developers #WebDev

Why Code Breaks in Production In this blog, we’ll explore the most common reasons production bugs occur and how to prevent them with better practices. Think of it as a developer’s survival guide for real-world deployments. Read more → https://lnkd.in/djRBmG-f #TheCampusCoders #Tech #Developers #WebDev

Why Code Breaks in Production In this blog, we’ll explore the most common reasons production bugs occur and how to prevent them with better practices. Think of it as a developer’s survival guide for real-world deployments. Read more → https://lnkd.in/djRBmG-f #TheCampusCoders #Tech #Developers #WebDev

Why Code Breaks in Production In this blog, we’ll explore the most common reasons production bugs occur and how to prevent them with better practices. Think of it as a developer’s survival guide for real-world deployments. Read more → https://lnkd.in/djRBmG-f #TheCampusCoders #Tech #Developers #WebDev

Why Code Breaks in Production In this blog, we’ll explore the most common reasons production bugs occur and how to prevent them with better practices. Think of it as a developer’s survival guide for real-world deployments. Read more → https://lnkd.in/djRBmG-f #TheCampusCoders #Tech #Developers #WebDev