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Debugging Go (Go Time #255)

Nov 10, 2022
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INSIGHT

Debugging Unpredictability

  • Debugging often involves unpredictable issues; if it were predictable, logs would suffice.
  • Account for this unpredictability with print statements, debuggers, or observability data.
INSIGHT

Cloud Debugging Limitations

  • Local debugging allows slow-motion bug analysis, enabling introspection with debuggers.
  • Cloud debugging lacks this, as debuggers can cause timeouts and process termination.
ADVICE

Prioritize Error Logging

  • Focus on logging error conditions rather than general function entry points.
  • Error logs are significantly more valuable during debugging than excessive info logs.
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