Debugging Depends on a Solid Understanding of the System

6 October 2022 by Phillip Johnston • Last updated 10 October 2022You cannot effectively debug a module or a system without a solid understanding of the system. There is, unfortunately, no substitute. Rather than dive right into the debugging, take a moment to improve your understanding. Review the design of the module or system. Make sure you understand what it is supposed to do. There is also an aspect of Don’t Forget the Basic Sanity Checks within this debugging principle. If you are implementing something and it is not working as expected, do not forge ahead. Stop and check your …

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