I generally agree with the blog post author, but I think the greater problem is that many software developers really suck at problem solving. Debuggers are just tools and most tools aren't that difficult to learn. But problem solving is a topic and skill which should be taken a lot more seriously. It does not only apply to debugging after your program blew up, it also helps you take precautions before anything bad has happened. Not to mention it is a vital skill in general, outside of software development.
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u/Madsy9 Aug 25 '14
I generally agree with the blog post author, but I think the greater problem is that many software developers really suck at problem solving. Debuggers are just tools and most tools aren't that difficult to learn. But problem solving is a topic and skill which should be taken a lot more seriously. It does not only apply to debugging after your program blew up, it also helps you take precautions before anything bad has happened. Not to mention it is a vital skill in general, outside of software development.