Investigation Script Loop
Coding
by loops! by elorm
Write a small throwaway script to reproduce a bug, run it, read output, and iterate until the root cause is proven.
Prompt
Step 1 — Write probe script Create a ~20-line script that reproduces the bug or queries the failing state. One file only. Step 2 — Run and read Execute the script and capture stdout/stderr. No guessing — read actual output. Step 3 — Adjust hypothesis Update the script or notes based on output. Stop when root cause is demonstrated. Step 4 — Repeat until done Repeat the steps above until: Root cause demonstrated by script output with a written summary Stop after 8 iterations and report what is blocking.
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