escapeboy/fix-bug

fix-bug

Three-phase bug fix that finds ALL occurrences, fixes atomically, and validates with a regression test.

Phase 1 — Comprehensive Investigation

Before touching any code:

1. Reproduce the issue and capture the exact error message / stack trace
2. Identify the primary symbol involved (function name, route, variable, class, column)
3. Grep the entire codebase for every reference to that symbol:
   • Controllers, services, models
   • View templates (Blade / JSX / ERB / Twig — server-rendered views are the most-missed spot)
   • Tests (feature + unit)
   • Route definitions (all route files, not just the obvious one)
   • Config files
   • JS/CSS files if relevant
4. Document: full list of files that reference the broken symbol
5. Check for the same bug pattern in similar locations (e.g. if one route is broken, check all routes of the same type)

Do not proceed until you have the complete reference map.

Phase 2 — Fix with Full Coverage

Apply changes atomically across every file found in Phase 1:

• For renamed variables/properties: update the definition + every view, controller, test, and config
• For broken routes: check all route files, all route-helper calls, all redirects and links
• For removed/changed model attributes: update mass-assignment lists ($fillable or equivalent), factories, seeders, and all tests that reference those attributes
• For middleware changes: check route groups, kernel/middleware registration, and all test middleware overrides

After applying all changes, grep again to confirm zero remaining old references.

Phase 3 — Validate

1. Run the full test suite (php artisan test --parallel, npm test, pytest — project equivalent)
2. If tests fail:
   • Determine: is the test wrong, or is the fix incomplete?
   • Never change test assertions to make them pass trivially
   • Fix the underlying issue
3. Write a regression test that:
   • Reproduces the original bug (assert it was broken)
   • Confirms the fix works
   • Lives in the appropriate test directory
4. Final grep: confirm zero references to the old broken pattern

Output

Report back:

• Root cause (1-2 sentences)
• Files changed (list)
• Regression test location
• Test suite result (pass/fail count)

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