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# [The Best Way to Diagnose a Patient is to Cut Him Open](https://debugagent.com/the-best-way-to-diagnose-a-patient-is-to-cut-him-open?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Explore modern debugging beyond print statements, highlighting tools like tracepoints and object marking for efficient problem-solving.

Feb 6, 2024 · 6 min read · debugagent.com  
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## Written by

[Shai Almog](https://hashnode.com/@codenameone)

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25 years ago I was lucky. I faced my debugging ignorance. It's a skill we don't learn at school. Hopefully I can help you reach a similar ep

Entrepreneur, author, blogger, open source hacker, speaker, Java rockstar, developer advocate and more. ex-Sun/Oracle guy with 30 years of professional development experience. Shai built virtual machines, development tools, mobile phone environments, banking systems, startup/enterprise backends, user interfaces, development frameworks and much more. Shai is an award winning highly rated speaker with a knack for engaging the audience and deep technical chops.

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