Got through the DSA stuff okay but this section completely humbled me.
Start by running the test suite to identify failing tests and understand the expected behavior. Then systematically debug each failure by tracing the code path, checking for common Spring Boot pitfalls like misconfigured beans, incorrect annotations, or improper exception handling. Fix one bug at a time, re-running tests to ensure no regressions.
Pro tip: Demonstrate a methodical approach by documenting each bug's root cause and the fix, and mention how you would prevent similar issues in the future (e.g., adding unit tests or improving error handling). This shows maturity and a focus on quality.
Execute the test suite to see which tests fail and examine the error messages and stack traces to pinpoint the problematic areas.
Review the relevant code sections, checking for common Spring Boot issues such as incorrect annotations, missing dependencies, misconfigured properties, or logic errors.
Apply fixes one at a time, ensuring each change addresses the root cause without introducing new issues. Re-run tests after each fix to validate.
After all fixes, run the full test suite to confirm all tests pass and the application behaves as expected.
Summarize the bugs found and fixes applied, and suggest improvements like additional tests or code reviews to prevent similar issues.
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