Debugging

Debugging is a vital yet often underestimated skill for software engineers, especially interns who are frequently tasked with bug fixes or need to debug their own code. Here are the core points from the lesson:

• Interns often start with low-priority bugs or tackle backlog issues, making debugging a key part of ramping up and delivering impact
• Effective debugging requires identifying the relevant code, using logs or dashboards, and writing down your hypotheses to stay focused
• Reframing debugging as evidence gathering for a potential question helps you avoid tunnel vision and often leads to discovering the root issue
• Common mistakes include poor organization, incorrect environment setup, and focusing on irrelevant details—clarifying these with teammates is encouraged

Go through the debugging masterclass here: [Masterclass] How To Become A Debugging Master And Fix Issues Faster