When error isn't obvious:

"This button should add a task but nothing happens when I click it"

Cursor:

• Checks event handlers
• Inspects state management
• Finds the issue
• Fixes it

Better than console.log debugging.

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For complex bugs:

1. Open Cursor chat
2. Explain: "The API call works but data doesn't update in UI"
3. Share relevant code
4. Cursor walks you through debugging

Like pair programming with an AI.

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API Not Working

"API call returns 404, here's my fetch code: [paste]"

State Not Updating

"useState not updating when I call setTasks"

CSS Not Applying

"My styles aren't showing up: [paste CSS]"

Type Errors

"Getting TypeScript error: [paste error]"

All fixable in minutes.

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1. Try Cursor First
Paste error or describe issue.

2. If Cursor Can't Solve
Ask Cursor to help you debug:

"Help me debug this issue step by step"

3. Stack Overflow as Last Resort
Usually don't need it with Cursor.

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Be Specific

Bad: "It's broken"
Good: "Login form submits but doesn't redirect to dashboard"

Share Context

Give Cursor relevant code, error messages, expected vs actual behavior.

Test Cursor's Fix

Always test. AI can make mistakes.

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Problem: "Users can't delete tasks"

Ask Cursor:

"Delete button should remove task but nothing happens. 
Here's the component: [paste code]"

Cursor found:

• Missing onClick handler
• Incorrect task ID reference

Fixed in 2 minutes.

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Great for:

• Syntax errors
• API issues
• Logic bugs
• Type errors
• Missing imports

Less great for:

• Architecture problems
• Performance issues (though it helps)
• Complex business logic bugs

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Without Cursor:

• Read error
• Google it
• Read Stack Overflow
• Try fix
• Repeat Time: 30 min - 2 hours

With Cursor:

• Paste error
• Get fix
• Apply Time: 2-10 minutes

ROI: Massive.

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Always try Cursor first. Saves time 80% of cases.

For the other 20%: Cursor helps you debug systematically.

Result: Way less frustration, way faster fixes.

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Get started:

• Cursor - Debug faster

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More Cursor guides:

• Cursor Setup
• Use Composer

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