Debugging

Our Node.js API was restarting every 6 hours due to memory leaks. Took me two weeks to find the bug. It was a single missing removeListener() call. Here’s how I found it, and what I learned about debugging Node memory leaks that actually works. The symptom Memory usage graph looked like this: Memory │ ╱╱╱╱ │ ╱╱ │ ╱╱ └────────────> Time Classic memory leak pattern. Process starts at 200MB, grows to 2GB over 6 hours, then OOM kills it. Kubernetes restarts it. Repeat. ...

Debugging is an essential skill for any developer, but it can be time-consuming. Here are practical strategies that helped me cut my debugging time in half. 1. Use Browser DevTools Effectively Master the Chrome DevTools or Firefox Developer Tools: Breakpoints: Set breakpoints strategically, not just on errors Network Tab: Monitor API calls and identify slow requests Performance Tab: Profile your application to find bottlenecks Console: Use console.table() for better data visualization 2. Leverage AI-Powered Debugging Tools Modern AI tools can significantly speed up debugging: ...