For many software engineers, bugs can feel like terrifying roadblocks — distractions from the “real” work of building features and shipping projects. But the truth is, learning to fix bugs well is one of the most underrated ways to grow as an engineer.
This course is designed to help you shift your mindset around debugging and give you the tools to become that go-to person when things go wrong. This course will help you:
- 🧠 Learn how to **properly** **prioritize** debugging
- 📋 Understand the **necessary prep work** before the fix
- 💡 Develop a **mental framework** to fix any bug
- ✅ Understand **the difference** between good and bad fixes
- 🏆 Be able to **get maximum credit** for debugging
By the end, you’ll not only be faster and calmer when facing bugs — you’ll also see them as opportunities to stand out, deepen your skills, and accelerate your career.
Overview
Syllabus
- Overview
- How This Course Works
- Why You Should Love Bugs
- Debugging Is A Premium Skill
- Where To Find Bugs
- Prioritization
- Before Debugging
- Reproduce The Issue
- Understand The Blast Radius
- Write Down All The Context
- Finding The Fix
- Understand The End-To-End Flow
- Document Your Process
- The 2 Styles Of Bug Searching
- Take Breaks
- Create A Real Fix
- Debugging Case Study: Meta
- Resolution
- Monitor System Health
- Retrospect
- Share The Learning
- Conclusion
- Build The Infra
- Go Deeper: Follow Through
Taught by
Rahul Pandey