We all break things break things a lot. But we should also learn how to fix them.
Here is the exact method I use every time my code breaks—and it works 100% of the time.
🧠 Step 1: Ask the Right Question
Before you change anything, stop and ask yourself:
"What was the last fix or feature I tried to add?"
This is the key. Most bugs come from the most recent change.
🔍 Step 2: Remove the Last Thing You Added
Take out the code you just wrote. Revert to the last working state.
Then ask:
"Does it work now?"
If yes—you found the source.
🧩 Step 3: Add It Back—But Slowly
Re-add the feature, but not all at once.
Add it piece by piece, testing after each small change.
When the break happens again, you will know exactly which part caused it.
🛠️ Step 4: Fix the Snippet
Now that you have found the broken piece, focus only on that.
Rewrite it. Simplify it. Test it.
Fix it the way you know best—then move on.
✅ Step 5: Celebrate
You just hunted down a bug and killed it. 🐛
That is not small. That is engineering.
💡 Why This Works
- It isolates the problem. 🔥
- It removes guesswork. 👨🏻💻
- It teaches you what broke and why. 🛠️
That's my method. Use it. Trust it. And keep building your own system. 🚀
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Great pieces 💯
Thanks 🙏! I really appreciate your support!