Become A Debugging Master And Fix Issues Faster
For many software engineers, bugs can feel like terrifying roadblocks — distractions from the “real” work of building features and shipping projects. But the truth is, learning to fix bugs well is one of the most underrated ways to grow as an engineer.
This course is designed to help you shift your mindset around debugging and give you the tools to become that go-to person when things go wrong. This course will help you:
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🧠 Learn how to properly prioritize debugging
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📋 Understand the necessary prep work before the fix
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💡 Develop a mental framework to fix any bug
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✅ Understand the difference between good and bad fixes
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🏆 Be able to get maximum credit for debugging
By the end, you’ll not only be faster and calmer when facing bugs — you’ll also see them as opportunities to stand out, deepen your skills, and accelerate your career.
Rahul Pandey is a seasoned engineer and leader who understands the hidden power of mastering debugging. Rahul started his career at a small startup called Kosei before moving on to larger companies like Pinterest and Meta. Early in his career, like many engineers, he viewed bugs as frustrating distractions — but over time, he realized that being able to fix tough, elusive bugs was one of the fastest ways to deepen his technical skills and earn the trust of his team.
Rahul’s appreciation for debugging culminated at Meta, where he led a major initiative in the Portal organization:
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🛠️ He built an internal tool that helped 200+ engineers diagnose and solve extremely difficult Android bugs
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🚀 His tool significantly accelerated development velocity and improved reliability across multiple teams
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🏅 The success of this project earned him a promotion to Staff Engineer (E6) and pushed his total compensation over $800k
Rahul’s career journey shows that becoming exceptional at debugging isn’t just about fixing issues — it’s a proven path to massive growth, leadership, and real impact.
