| name | multi-layer-stale-state-debugging |
| description | Detect and clear stale state persisting across multiple storage layers (auth files, cache, code logic) |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| source | auto-extracted |
| extracted | "2026-04-10T00:00:00.000Z" |
| metadata | {"tags":["debugging","state-management","cache-invalidation","multi-layer-systems"]} |
Multi-Layer Stale State Debugging
When a system shows persistent error signals despite reset conditions being met, check for stale state in three layers: (1) persistent config files with error timestamps, (2) cache files with synthetic entries, (3) code logic without staleness checks. Clear each layer independently, then add staleness detection (e.g., 12-hour threshold) to prevent recurrence. Verify fixes end-to-end before marking complete.