Chapter 283

Debugging with AI Assistance

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The Debug Detective

```text "I'm getting this error: [paste error message]

Here's my code: [paste relevant code]

DEBUGGING APPROACH: 1. Explain the error in plain English 2. Identify the likely cause 3. Show me how to fix it 4. Explain why this fix works 5. How to prevent similar errors

Important: Help me understand, don't just fix it." ```text

Error Pattern Recognition

```text "Help me understand common error patterns in [language]:

ERROR CATEGORIES: 1. Syntax Errors - Common causes - How to read error messages - Quick fixes

2. Logic Errors - Symptoms to watch for - Debugging strategies - Testing approaches

3. Runtime Errors - Typical scenarios - Prevention methods - Recovery strategies

4. Performance Issues - Warning signs - Optimization basics - When it matters

Create a personal debugging checklist." ```text