bug1: The Codemonkey's Guide to Debugging

A comprehensive guide for codemones, by a codemonkey

Are you a codemonkey, lost in the depths of your own code? Do you find yourself wondering why the lights won't turn on, or why the donuts won't... well, be eaten?

This guide will walk you through the most common issues, and help you become the hero your code needs.

But first, let us start with the basics.

Chapter 1: The Basics

What is a bug, anyway?

A bug is when your code doesn't do what you want it to do. It's like when you try to make toast, but it just... won't toast.

Types of bugs include, but are not limited to:

Logic Errors

When your code does exactly what it's supposed to do, but not what you want it to do.
When your code does nothing at all.

Runtime Errors

When your code crashes, or just won't start.
When your code does something, but not what you asked it to do.

Style Bugs

When your code is just plain ugly.
When your code doesn't follow the usual rules of good taste.