Systematic Debugging

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name: systematic-debugging
description: 4-phase systematic debugging methodology with root cause analysis and evidence-based verification.
category: tools
version: 4.1.0-fractal
layer: master-skill
---

# Systematic Debugging

> Source: obra/superpowers

## Overview
This skill provides a structured approach to debugging that prevents random guessing and ensures problems are properly understood before solving.

## 4-Phase Debugging Process

## 🧠 Knowledge Modules (Fractal Skills)

### 1. [Phase 1: Reproduce](./sub-skills/phase-1-reproduce.md)
### 2. [Phase 2: Isolate](./sub-skills/phase-2-isolate.md)
### 3. [Phase 3: Understand](./sub-skills/phase-3-understand.md)
### 4. [The 5 Whys](./sub-skills/the-5-whys.md)
### 5. [Phase 4: Fix & Verify](./sub-skills/phase-4-fix-verify.md)