Debug with Context

Systematic debugging prompt that includes context, error details, and what you've already tried.

debuggingcross-modeldevelopment

Prompt

I'm getting this error in my {{framework}} app:

```
{{error message}}
```

Here's the relevant code:
```
{{code}}
```

What I've already tried:
- {{attempted fix 1}}
- {{attempted fix 2}}

Explain the root cause and provide a working fix. If there are multiple possible causes, rank them by likelihood.

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Why this prompt works

Including what you've already tried prevents both models from suggesting obvious fixes. Asking to rank by likelihood gets you the most probable answer first.

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