Capture before changing
Record exact command, working directory, full message, time, versions, URL, status, and the first relevant log line before clearing the screen.
LESSON OBJECTIVE
What you will be able to do
Preserve the first failure evidence and reduce the set of possible causes before changing anything.
Minimize the reproduction
Remove unrelated features until the failure remains. A minimal route, query, or component reveals ownership faster than editing several packages.
Confirm the correction
Repeat the original scenario and a nearby negative scenario. Add a test or diagnostic so the same defect becomes easier to identify.
CHECKPOINT
Before you continue
Did you record the original message, directory, versions, status, and first log evidence before clearing or reinstalling?