Bug Squashing: The Art of Not Losing Your Mind

Step 1: Locate the Bug

Use your trusty Bug-Finding 9000 to pinpoint the exact location of the pesky bug.

Step 2: Identify the Bug Type

Is it a pesky JavaScript error? A CSS catastrophe? A logic loop? Knowing what you're up against is key to squashing it.

For more on bug identification, see Identifying Bug Types

Step 3: Squash That Bug

Grab your trusty Bug-Squashing Tool 3000 and go to town on that pesky bug.

Substep 3.1: Debugging

Use your favorite debugging console to print out the error messages. It's like a digital treasure hunt!

Substep 3.2: Refactor

Take a deep breath and rework your code to make it more robust and bug-free. It's like reorganizing your sock drawer, but with fewer socks.

Substep 3.3: Test

Test, test, test! Make sure that bug is truly dead and buried.

Common Bugs and How to Fix Them

JavaScript Bugs

For more on squashing JavaScript bugs, see JavaScript Bugs

HTML/CSS Bugs

For more on HTML/CSS bugs, see HTML/CSS Bugs

Logic Bugs

For more on logic bugs, see Logic Bugs

And for more on bug squashing in general, see Bug Squashing Tips and Tricks