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Algorithmic debugging is a debugging technique that compares the results of sub-computations with what the programmer intended. The technique constructs an internal representation of all computations and sub-computations performed during the execution of a buggy program and then asks the programmer about the correctness of such computations. By asking the programmer questions or using a formal specification, the system can identify precisely where in a program a bug is located. Debugging techniques can dramatically reduce the time and effort spent on debugging. Wikipedia →

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  2. Skim a recent paper: Experimental Debugging of the Program Code of the Transmission Fault Recorder AlgorithmInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Practical Guide to Computer SimulationsThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Algorithmic Debugging of Java ProgramsCited 17 times
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  6. Go sideways: DebuggingA closely related topic

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