Debugging Skills for IT Professionals

☕ Debugging without coffee is like running code without a compiler. Working on an ICT project requires sharp focus and quick problem-solving. A simple cup of coffee or tea isn't just a break—it's a productivity tool. Why it works for developers: ☑️ Increases alertness (catch those syntax errors) ☑️ Lowers mental fatigue during long sprints ☑️ Creates a mental "reset" between complex tasks Don't underestimate the power of a warm mug next to your keyboard. 🖥️✨ #DevHacks #ICTLife #CoffeeAndCode #TeaTime #SoftwareDevelopment

Claude Code has become a core part of my workflow. At this point, I can’t imagine implementing or debugging features without it. Even when I open an IDE like Cursor or Antigravity, I still end up using the Claude Code extension inside it. That said, recent rate limit changes are starting to hurt. I run multiple background tasks across projects, and long debugging sessions with detailed logs can burn through limits surprisingly fast. I’ve hit the cap in ~2–3 hours of heavy debugging, even on the Max plan. That forces you to think twice before running deeper iterations, which is not a great place to be as a developer. To work around this, I’ve started using Opencode for longer debugging sessions. It requires more manual control, but it’s been reliable enough for extended runs. Curious how others are dealing with this. Are you optimizing prompts, switching tools, or just absorbing the limits? #AgenticDevelopment #LLM #ClaudeCode #RateLimits #DevWorkflow #GenAI

🚀 Day 2/100 — 💻Today’s focus Debugging & Problem Solving Faced a simple bug while working with loops 😶🌫️ Problem : Output was incorrect Cause : Used the wrong index inside the loop. Solution: Updated the logic to use the correct variable. # Before (bug) for i in range(len(arr)): total += arr[0] # After (fixed) for i in range(len(arr)): total += arr[i] Lesson: Small mistakes can cause big confusion. Debugging is where real learning happens !!! #100DaysOfCode #CodingJourney #Debugging #LearnInPublic #DeveloperLife #PlacementPrep

💀 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐀 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 (𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐈𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞) Today’s progress report: ✔ Fixed a critical bug ✔ Broke 3 working features ✔ Discovered 2 new issues ✔ Lost 50% sanity Debugging feels less like coding and more like: - Trying to fix one problem - Accidentally unlocking a whole new season of problems At some point, it’s not even debugging anymore… It’s just: 👨💻 Me vs My Own Code And my code is winning. Conversation with my code today: 👨💻 Me: “Why are you like this?” 💻 Code: “Because you wrote me.” After hours of investigation: Checked logic  Checked API  Checked database  Questioned existence Final root cause? - One tiny mistake hiding like it pays rent there. Dark truth of development: The code you wrote yesterday will personally attack you today. Current system status: - Code is working - I don’t know why - I’m scared to touch it again #DeveloperLife #Debugging #DarkHumor #CodingReality #TechLife #Learning #ProgrammerProblems

DEBUG DIARIES #3 I was sure the bug was in my code. I checked everything, read it line by line and even rewrote parts of it but it was still broken. So I did what every developer eventually does… I blamed the framework.bThis library is trash, something is wrong with this version, why would they even design it like this? I was ready to go on a full rant. Then I found it, it was my mistake, a tiny one at that, perfectly hidden and 100% my fault. The framework? Working exactly as expected. Bug discovered: it’s almost always you. Now I understand why experienced devs don’t panic first. They check themselves… first. Welcome to DEBUG DIARIES. #DebugDiaries #SoftwareEngineering #WebDevelopment #CodingLife #DeveloperLife #TechStories #BuildInPublic #LearnToCode #Neobrainiac

One of the most damaging effects of shallow code reviews is that engineers stop learning from each other. 📉 Every pull request (#PR) is essentially a masterclass in how someone solved a problem. When reviews are surface-level, that exchange is lost—along with the chance to share knowledge and align the team's technical direction. 💡 Let’s stop checking boxes and start building expertise. 🚀 #betterdiff #codereview #software #development https://lnkd.in/ddgYCwWk

Most debugging problems don’t come from lack of skill… they come from jumping into fixes too early. Over time, I learned to slow down and treat debugging as an investigation. Before touching the code, I try to answer: – what exactly is happening (not what I think is happening) – when does it happen – what changed recently – what part of the system is actually responsible One thing that helped me a lot was relying more on DevTools and less on adding logs everywhere. Not just to inspect values, but to follow the actual flow — how data moves, where it breaks, and which part is really responsible. I still use logs, but much more intentionally — they have their place, just for different purposes. That process doesn’t just help you fix the current issue — it helps you understand the system better. And the better you understand it, the easier it becomes to: – prevent similar bugs – simplify logic – improve things long-term Debugging is less about writing code — and more about asking the right questions. Curious — what’s your go-to approach when something breaks?

🚀 Day 26 of 100 Days LeetCode Challenge Problem: Equal Sum Grid Partition II Today’s problem is an advanced version of Day 25 with an extra twist 🔥 👉 Now we can remove (discount) at most one cell to balance the partition. 💡 Key Insight: We need: A horizontal OR vertical cut Two non-empty parts Equal sum OR can be made equal by removing one cell 🔍 Core Approach: 1️⃣ Total Sum Check Let total = sum of all elements 2️⃣ Try All Possible Cuts 👉 For each horizontal & vertical cut: Compute: Left/Top sum Right/Bottom sum 3️⃣ Check Two Cases: ✅ Case 1: Equal directly If both sums equal → return true ✅ Case 2: Difference can be fixed Let diff = |sum1 - sum2| Check if there exists a cell with value = diff In the larger partition 👉 Removing that one cell balances both sides ⚠️ Important Constraint: After removing a cell → the section must still be connected So avoid removing a “critical” cell that breaks connectivity 🔥 What I Learned Today: Small constraint changes → big increase in complexity Problem-solving requires checking multiple scenarios Combining prefix sums + validation logic is powerful 📈 Challenge Progress: Day 26/100 ✅ Beyond basics now! LeetCode, Prefix Sum, Matrix, Partition Problem, Graph Connectivity, Optimization, DSA Practice, Coding Challenge, Problem Solving #100DaysOfCode #LeetCode #DSA #CodingChallenge #PrefixSum #Matrix #ProblemSolving #TechJourney #ProgrammerLife #SoftwareDeveloper #CodingLife #LearnToCode #Developers #Consistency #GrowthMindset #InterviewPrep

💻 Debugging Reality: Every Developer’s Daily Story 😅 Let’s be honest… Debugging is where the real coding happens. You start your day thinking: 👉 “I’ll finish this feature in 30 minutes.” Then suddenly… ❌ Error 404 ❌ Unexpected bugs ❌ One small issue turns into a 3-hour investigation And now you’re staring at your screen like: “Why is this not working?” 🤯 The funny part? Most of the time, the bug is something like: - A missing semicolon - A typo in a variable name - Or a logic mistake hiding in plain sight But here’s the truth 👇 🔍 Debugging isn’t just fixing errors — it’s learning how things actually work. Every bug you solve: ✔ Improves your problem-solving skills ✔ Makes you more patient ✔ Turns confusion into clarity So next time you're stuck… Don’t get frustrated. Take a breath. Break it down. Debug step by step. Because that “annoying bug” today… is tomorrow’s experience. 🚀 #Debugging #WebDevelopment #CodingLife #ProgrammerHumor #LearnToCode #DeveloperJourney #100DaysOfCode

One of the biggest hidden problems in #Fortran codebases isn’t performance. It’s consistency. When multiple contributors work on hundreds (or thousands) of files, keeping a unified coding style becomes unmanageable. And without consistency, everything slows down: reviews, debugging, onboarding. Automating formatting is one of the simplest ways to fix it. That’s exactly what #CodeeFormatter does: automatically enforce a consistent coding style across your entire Fortran codebase in seconds, no matter who wrote it. 👉 You can try it yourself (free): https://lnkd.in/dPT_tGcN Works out of the box from the CLI and fits into your IDE or CI/CD pipelines, adapting to your project’s coding conventions.