name: debug
description: Debug using Five Whys and implement root cause fix with EXTREME TDD
category: debugging
priority: critical
methodology: EXTREME TDD + Five Whys
constraints:
- make coverage <10min
- make test-fast <5min
- pre-commit test <30s
heuristics:
- uncovered code first
- low coverage with low TDG score
prompt: |
Debug this issue using Five Whys root cause analysis and a permanent fix that solves root cause using
EXTREME TDD (mutation/property/cargo run --example, pmat tdg enhanced testing) that respects
(make coverage <10min, make test-fast under <5 min, and pre-commit test < 30 seconds).
Use Heuristic:
1. Uncovered code
2. Low coverage with low TDG score
Five Whys Process:
1. Why did this problem occur? [Surface symptom]
2. Why did that happen? [Immediate cause]
3. Why did that happen? [Underlying cause]
4. Why did that happen? [Systemic issue]
5. Why did that happen? [ROOT CAUSE]
Implementation:
1. Write RED test that reproduces the issue
2. Apply Five Whys to find root cause
3. Implement GREEN fix that addresses root cause (not symptom)
4. REFACTOR to prevent recurrence
5. Add regression test
6. Document root cause in commit message
Quality Gate: Issue must not recur under any circumstances.
toyota_way_principles:
five_whys: "true"
root_cause_analysis: required
genchi_genbutsu: go_to_the_source