Debugging in 2025 where DevTools Meets AI

Writing code is just the beginning, and it rarely works right the first time. Whether you are fixing your own bugs or navigating someone else’s code, you need tools that help you understand what is really going on. For the web, that tool is DevTools.

AI has made generating code easier than ever, but debugging remains difficult and messy. It requires context, judgment, and a strong mental model, things that AI still struggles with. But if used well, AI can assist you: not by replacing your thinking, but by guiding it.

Modern DevTools now come with AI-powered features that explain errors, highlight bottlenecks, and guide you on where to look next across layout, network, source code, and performance. This session will show how to use them effectively, combining your instincts with AI assistance to debug faster and work smarter. In a world where code is increasingly written for you, the ability to debug is what will set you apart.