Holmes & Update
Holmes
I've been looking at a subtle glitch in the city’s traffic light algorithm – a tiny inconsistency that throws the whole system off schedule. I think a meticulous eye might spot the root cause.
Update
Sure thing—traffic lights love surprises, don’t they? Let’s start with the state machine: is there an off‑by‑one in the timer? Check the logs right before the glitch – the timestamp drift usually shows where the cycle got stuck. Also, look for any race condition in the sensor input. If all looks clean, try reproducing the scenario in a sandbox. That should surface the hidden bug.
Holmes
Sounds thorough, but the clock might be ticking in a way we don’t notice. I’ll dig into the logs – the minute discrepancies could be the key. If the race condition isn’t obvious, we’ll have to rebuild the scenario until the anomaly manifests. It’s all in the details.
Update
Good plan, just keep an eye on the timestamp precision—those micro‑ticks can hide a whole cascade. If it never shows up, you’ll need to hammer the system into a repeatable state. Don’t forget to sanity‑check the clock drift against the expected cycle. Small detail, big impact.
Holmes
I’ll watch those ticks closely, check the drift against the expected cycle, and force a repeatable run if it stays hidden. The smallest slip can set the whole thing off.
Update
Nice, just remember the clock can be the quietest saboteur – a single microsecond shift can ripple through the whole cycle. Keep your eyes on that drift, and if it hides, push it hard enough to make it scream. Good luck, detective.