Rubber Duck Debugging is a technique where you explain your code to an inanimate object to help solve coding problems.
It clarifies thinking, catches overlooked details, forces deliberate reasoning, and reduces reliance on others.
Typing your thoughts out is another way to externalize your internal reasoning and improve problem-solving.
Writing helps slow down thinking, spot contradictions, create searchable records, and enhance code understanding.
Rubber Duck Debugging boosts developer efficiency by reducing cognitive overload, encouraging active problem solving, saving team time, and improving code quality.
Practical tips include keeping a 'debug journal,' explaining in simple terms, using code comments, and trying voice-to-text tools.
The method is a proven way to make debugging more effective and coding clearer, enhancing efficiency and reducing bugs.