My journey as a Web developer began with writing my first code, Hello worldand ever since then, encountering errors has been a regular part of the process. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, encountering mistakes during your journey is inevitable. These errors can be particularly frustrating.

Debugging, which is the process of identifying and rectifying errors in code, is a vital skill in software development. This can prove to be a demanding and time-intensive task, necessitating a combination of technical skill, determination, and endurance.

Setback I face

1. Recently, I faced a frustrating setback when attempting to integrate an API and encountered an error. I thought that I knew how to retrieve data from an API, but I was wrong.

How did I debug the code?

After encountering an error with the API, I decided to take a break and do something else, such as watch a film and gist with my family. When I returned to the application a few days later, I felt clear-headed and focused. Upon revisiting the API documentation, I realized that the issue was due to an incorrect API key

2.After successfully deploying my code to Github, I encountered a deployment issue with netlify whereby attempting to navigate to another page resulted in a 404 error.

How did I debug?

After encountering the 404 error, I sought help online, which suggested the following steps:

• Creating a public folder

• Creating a _redirects file within the public folder

• Write the code /*/ index.html 200 inside the _redirects file

Doing that worked, and my navigation link worked.

How I debug my works

When it comes to debugging my work, I rely on a few key strategies to help identify and fix issues. First and foremost, I make sure to read the documentation thoroughly to ensure I'm using the tool correctly. If I still encounter issues, I turn to a Google search to see if others have encountered similar problems and if there are any known solutions. I find it helpful to learn by watching others code, as this can provide valuable insights into alternative approaches or techniques for solving problems.

Finally, I'm not afraid to seek help from other developers, whether through online forums, Stack Overflow, or simply by reaching out to colleagues. By combining these strategies, I'm able to effectively debug my work and ensure that my code runs smoothly and effectively.

Conclusion

In conclusion, debugging can be a challenging process that requires patience and persistence. As developers, it's important to stay calm and avoid assuming that we know everything when we encounter errors or issues in our code. Instead, take the time to revisit the documentation, review your code carefully, and try a range of strategies and techniques to identify and solve the problem.

By staying patient and approaching debugging as an opportunity to learn and improve, we can become more effective and successful developers over time.

Resources

To increase one's understanding of different methods for debugging check out this article.

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