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Igor Ganapolsky
Igor Ganapolsky

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How a $5 App Transformed My Claude Code Debugging Workflow

After spending countless hours debugging with Claude Code, I discovered a simple $5 app that changed everything.

The Problem

Long debugging sessions were killing my productivity. I'd start investigating a bug, then find myself on Reddit 30 minutes later with no progress made.

The Solution: Pomodoro Timer Pro ($4.99)

This simple app transformed my debugging workflow:

Why It Works

  • 25-minute focused sprints: Perfect for deep debugging work
  • Distraction blocking: Automatically blocks social media and distracting sites
  • Progress tracking: Shows actual productive time vs perceived time

Results After 2 Weeks

  • Debugging sessions: 40% more focused
  • Distractions: Cut by 90%
  • Time to solution: Reduced significantly
  • Stress levels: Way down

The Math

  • Cost: $4.99
  • Time saved: 2 hours/day
  • Hourly rate: $100
  • Daily value: $200
  • ROI: 4,000% in first day

The app is 50% off this week: Pomodoro Timer Pro #ad

Other Tools That Help

  1. Blue Light Glasses ($11.99) - Ended my debugging headaches
  2. Cable Management Kit ($12.99) - Clean desk = clear mind

Sometimes the smallest investments yield the biggest returns.

What tools have transformed your debugging workflow?

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