In the era of AI, how do you debug? Here's a Practical Video Guide With Tips From The Founder)
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How do you debug? 🐛
These days I can predict how most developers write code. They pick their favorite AI (Cursor, Cosine, Claude Code), prompt it, and wait for the results. Am I right?
I get it, that’s how I do it too! But how do you debug? Do you still use these general coding AI tools? If yes, then keep reading, as I’m pretty sure we can make this process much smoother (and no, you don’t have to change your favorite tools, or buy something!) 😊
Even with all these AI advancements, debugging remains a time‑consuming challenge. Enter theORQL, a groundbreaking tool designed to streamline the debugging process and empower developers to focus on what truly matters—shipping quality code.
💭 Note: If you want to read more about my debugging process, you can also check this article.
How It Started
Shane Smitas, the founder of theORQL, embarked on a mission to tackle the inefficiencies of traditional debugging.
“Teams lose countless hours to debugging…
…I wanted to create a solution that not only identifies errors but also provides actionable insights to resolve them swiftly.” — Shane
Watch more here.
A New Era of Debugging
theORQL captures runtime errors and deployment failures across platforms like Vercel, Netlify, and GitHub Actions. It integrates seamlessly with VS Code, allowing developers to trace UI behavior back to the exact code path—even when errors don’t appear in the console. This eliminates the guesswork and manual labor traditionally associated with debugging.
The Best Part For Me (So Far…)
- 💎 Silent Error Detection – Identifies silent errors that don’t trigger console logs and maps them directly to the codebase.
- 💎 Context Switching Elimination – Consolidates logs and runtime data in one place, providing a unified view that boosts productivity.
- 💎 Team Collaboration
- Integrated team chat & bug assignment: In‑editor chat tied to specific incidents, with @mentions and assignments.
- Role‑based team management: Add members, set permissions, and control access across projects and environments. (upcoming feature)
Looking Ahead (Product Hunt and Roadmap)
As theORQL prepares for its Product Hunt launch, Shane and his team are excited to introduce new features, including enhanced CI/CD integrations and a chat interface within VS Code.
“We’re building for the future. Our goal is to make debugging as efficient and painless as possible.” — Shane
Watch the YouTube Video
For a deeper dive into theORQL’s capabilities, watch the detailed YouTube video featuring Shane Smitas and discover how theORQL can transform your debugging process.
Conclusion
theORQL is for developers seeking to optimize their workflows and deliver exceptional software. With its innovative features and user‑centric design, it is poised to redefine the debugging landscape.
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🆓 I’d love to hear your feedback about the product—try it today.
👩💻 Happy coding and… debugging!