Debugging Helper

Get a structured debugging plan instead of a guess.

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Help me debug this issue. Error or symptom: [ERROR]. Code: [PASTE CODE]. Steps already tried: [STEPS]. Give the 3 most likely causes in order, a test for each cause, and the fix for the most likely one. Do not rewrite the whole file unless the fix requires it.

How to use it

Include the exact error message. Vague symptoms produce vague fixes.

Replace every bracketed placeholder, such as [TOPIC], with your own details before running the prompt. Check facts, numbers, prices, and names in the output before you publish or send it.

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