Debugging
Ben's Debugging Pattern
BT
Ben Tossell
Founder, Ben's Bites
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Systematic debugging workflow: validate the issue, list all potential causes, go through them systematically, use agent browser to test. Remember: it's always your fault.
When to Use
When debugging complex issuesWhen AI keeps making the same mistakesFor production bugsWhen stuck in a 'fix it' loop
Steps (4)
1
Accept Responsibility
It's always your fault because you can't code. Your job is to figure out how to guide the agent better, not blame the tool.
2
List All Possible Issues
Ask the agent to come up with all ideas of what could be causing the bug. Create a comprehensive list.
3
Systematic Testing
Go through issues one by one. Use agent browser to have the AI test the site as a user, logging exactly what happens.
4
Loop Until Fixed
Keep going through the loop. Create a plan file and progress file so every agent knows where you are. The agent can bang its head against the wall to figure it out.
Tools
Agent BrowserClaude CodeLogging