How can I effectively debug my Rails application during testing?

How can I effectively debug my Rails application during testing?

You can start by using the built-in Rails logger to track down issues. Have you tried adding debug statements?

No, I haven't. How do I add debug statements?

You can use Rails.logger.debug 'Your message here' in your code to log messages. This will help you see what's happening.

What if the issue is with a specific test case?

In that case, you can run that specific test in isolation using rails test path/to/test_file.rb to focus on the problem.

Are there any tools that can help with debugging?

Yes, tools like Pry and Byebug can be very helpful for stepping through your code interactively.