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Errors
What this is
Errors are normal signals that something needs attention.
They are not proof that the learner failed.
Why it matters
Beginners often panic when errors appear. A clear debugging prompt turns the error into the next lesson.
What to do
Copy the real error and ask for one simple fix.
Use this prompt:
Copy prompt
This is my error:
[paste error]
Expected:
[what should happen]
Fix it simply.After the fix, ask:
Copy prompt
Explain what changed:
- which file
- what code
- whyCommon mistakes
- Pasting only "fix this".
- Not sharing the full error.
- Accepting a big rewrite when one small fix is enough.
- Continuing without understanding the fix.
Next step
Go to AI Output Issues.