How do you debug? 🐛

These days I can predict how most developers write code. They pick their favorite AI (Cursor, Cosine, Claude Code), prompt it, and wait for the results. Am I right?

I get it, that’s how I do it too! But how do you debug? Do you still use these general coding AI tools? If yes, then keep reading, as I’m pretty sure we can make this process much smoother (and no, you don’t have to change your favorite tools, or buy something!) 😊

Even with all these AI advancements, debugging remains a time-consuming challenge. Enter theORQL, a groundbreaking tool designed to streamline the debugging process and empower developers to focus on what truly matters, which in my case, and I dare to say yours too, is shipping quality code.

💭 Note: if you want to read more about my debugging process, you can also check this article.

How It Started:

Shane Smitas, the founder of theORQL, embarked on a mission to tackle the inefficiencies of traditional debugging.

"Teams lose countless hours to debugging..."

"...I wanted to create a solution that not only identifies errors but also provides actionable insights to resolve them swiftly." - Shane

(Watch more here.)

A New Era of Debugging

theORQL stands out by capturing runtime errors and deployment failures across platforms like Vercel, Netlify, and GitHub Actions. It offers a seamless integration with VS Code, allowing developers to trace UI behavior back to the exact code path, even when errors don’t appear in the console. This approach eliminates the guesswork and manual labor traditionally associated with debugging.

The Best Part For Me (So Far...)

💎 Silent Error Detection: theORQL excels at identifying silent errors—those pesky issues that don’t trigger console logs. By mapping errors directly to the codebase, it saves developers valuable time and effort.

💎 Context Switching Elimination: With theORQL, there’s no need to juggle multiple tools. It consolidates logs and runtime data, providing a unified view that enhances productivity.

💎 Team Collaboration: ✓ Integrated Team Chat & Bug Assignment: In-editor team chat tied to specific incidents, with @mentions and assignments—so everyone sees the same runtime and deploy context in their editor. ✓ Role-Based Team Management: Add members, set permissions, and control access across projects and environments. (Note: This is an upcoming feature)

Looking Ahead (Product Hunt and Roadmap)

As theORQL prepares for its Product Hunt launch, Shane and his team are excited to introduce new features, including enhanced CI/CD integrations and a chat interface within VS Code. "We’re building for the future," Shane says.

"Our goal is to make debugging as efficient and painless as possible." - Shane

Watch the YouTube Video Below

For a deeper dive into theORQL’s capabilities, watch our detailed YouTube video featuring Shane Smitas. Discover how theORQL can transform your debugging process.

Conclusion

theORQL is for developers seeking to optimize their workflows and deliver exceptional software. With its innovative features and user-centric design, theORQL is poised to redefine the debugging landscape.

🔗 Useful Links:

• theORQL on X
• Shane Smitas on X
• Download theORQL for Free

🆓 I’d love to know your feedback about the product - it’s free - try it today.

👩‍💻 Happy coding and... debugging!