Every developer, from beginner to senior engineer, faces bugs. The difference is not whether you get errors (you will), but how you debug them. Debugging is both a science and an art — and with the right mindset and tools, it can even be fun.

This guide will walk you through practical debugging strategies, so the next time your code screams at you, you’ll know exactly how to respond.

Step 1: Stay Calm, Don’t Panic

When you see a wall of red error messages, your first instinct might be: “I’m a terrible coder.” Stop. Errors don’t mean you’re bad at coding — they mean you’re coding. Debugging is part of the process.

Pro tip: Take a deep breath, read the error slowly.

Step 2: Read the Error Message (Yes, Really)

Many beginners skip this. Error messages often tell you exactly what’s wrong.

Example in Python: