I Converted 10 Debugging Techniques into AI Prompts — Here's the Template

I asked AI to fix a bug. It confidently returned a modified file. I ran it. A different bug appeared. Sound familiar? It's like asking a confident stranger for directions in an unfamiliar city. The intent is genuine. The accuracy is a separate question. The Stack Overflow Developer Survey (2025) found that 66% of developers say AI-generated code is "almost right, but not quite," and 45% report that debugging AI-generated code takes more time. AI excels at producing plausible code. It does not ex