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In this episode of Syntax, Scott and Wes talk about ways they troubleshoot issues with their code. LogRocket - Sponsor LogRocket lets you replay what users do on your site, helping you reproduce bugs and fix issues faster. It's an exception tracker, a session re-player and a performance monitor. Get 14 days free at logrocket.com/syntax. Freshbooks - Spon ... Show More
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