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Use when something is broken, failing, or not behaving as expected (any domain - software, gadget, process, plan)
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| name | troubleshooting-whats-not-working |
| description | Use when something is broken, failing, or not behaving as expected (any domain - software, gadget, process, plan) |
| kind | workflow |
| audience | anyone |
| ai-tools | any |
| complexity | guided |
| time | 10-30 min |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| source | bundled |
Walks you from "something is wrong" to a verified diagnosis using evidence, not guesses. Works for software bugs, broken appliances, stalled projects, or interpersonal issues.
A diagnosis (the cause) plus a verified fix attempt or, if unfixable yet, a clear "next thing to test."
This is a guided workflow.
Write one sentence: "When X, I expect Y, but I get Z." If you can't write this sentence, the symptom isn't precise enough yet. Sharpen.
What changed since this last worked? Be specific: "I updated the app" or "we moved offices" or "she started a new job." If "nothing changed," challenge that — something always did.
Find the smallest scenario that still produces the symptom. Strip away anything optional. The smaller the failing case, the easier the cause is to see.
State: "I think the cause is X because of evidence Y." One hypothesis at a time.
Design a check that would prove the hypothesis wrong if it's wrong. Run the check. Record what you observed.
After fixing: reproduce the original symptom scenario. The symptom must be gone. Otherwise the fix didn't fix it (despite what you'd like to believe).
Return to Stage 4 when a hypothesis is disproved. Return to Stage 1 when bisection reveals the symptom statement was wrong.
Input: My monthly invoice automation worked all year, last week it sent invoices to the wrong customers.
