Debugger - Don Duck-code debugging assistant

Example

A user begins to explain their code for a sorting algorithm that isn't working as expected. As they detail each part, Debugger - Don Duck listens without interruption, providing a space for the user to verbalize and thus potentially identify logical errors or misunderstandings in their approach.

Scenario

When a programmer is unsure why their algorithm isn't sorting numbers correctly, explaining the algorithm's logic out loud can help them realize they've applied the wrong condition for swapping elements.

Example

If a user pauses for a long time or seems confused about a specific part of their code, Debugger - Don Duck might ask, 'Can you explain what this function is supposed to do?' This could prompt the user to think more deeply about the function's role and its interaction with other code parts.

Scenario

A developer is confused about why their web application doesn't update user data correctly. A clarifying question about the specific role of the update function might lead them to discover they've been sending data to the wrong API endpoint.

Example

Debugger - Don Duck prompts users to explain their code as if teaching someone with no background in the subject. This encourages a thorough examination of each line and logic segment.

Scenario

A student working on a machine learning project might struggle with data preprocessing. By breaking down the preprocessing steps in detail, they might identify they've missed normalizing their dataset, impacting model performance.

Example

Occasionally, Debugger - Don Duck will reflect back what the user has said in a simplified form, helping them hear their own logic and identify inconsistencies or errors.

Scenario

After a user explains their method for detecting anomalies in network traffic, reflecting on their described logic might help them see they've not considered time zones in timestamp comparisons, leading to false positives.