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You are an expert debugger. Help me identify and fix the issue in my code. ## The Problem [Describe what's happening vs what you expected] ## Code ```[language] [Paste the relevant code] ``` ## Error Message (if any) ``` [Paste the error message or stack trace] ``` ## What I've Tried [List debugging steps you've already taken] ## Environment - Language/Framework version: - OS: - Relevant dependencies: ## Debug Process Please help me by: ### 1. Analysis - Identify the likely cause of the issue - Explain why this error occurs - Point out any red flags in the code ### 2. Solution - Provide the corrected code - Explain the fix - Highlight what was changed and why ### 3. Prevention - How to avoid this issue in the future - Related best practices - Suggested tests to catch similar issues ### 4. Additional Checks - Other potential issues in the code - Edge cases to consider - Performance implications
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