About DevErrors

Our Mission

Every developer has experienced the frustration of hitting a cryptic error message. You copy the error into Google, scroll through Stack Overflow threads, and piece together solutions from multiple sources.

DevErrors aims to be the first place you look when you encounter an error. We provide structured, comprehensive guides that explain:

• What the error actually means in plain English
• Common causes, ranked by likelihood
• Step-by-step fixes you can follow immediately
• Links to official documentation for deeper understanding

What We Cover

Our Methodology

Each error guide on DevErrors follows a consistent structure designed for quick problem-solving:

1. What this error means - A plain English explanation of what went wrong and why you're seeing this message.
2. Typical symptoms - How this error manifests so you can confirm you're looking at the right guide.
3. Common causes - Ranked from most to least likely, so you check the obvious things first.
4. Step-by-step fixes - Actionable instructions with code snippets you can copy and run.
5. Official resources - Links to documentation and trusted sources for further reading.

Accuracy & Trust

We prioritize accuracy over completeness. If we're not confident about a fix, we don't include it. Our guides:

• Start with non-destructive diagnostic steps
• Warn about commands that could cause data loss
• Never suggest disabling security controls without explaining risks
• Link to official documentation as the source of truth

Free & Open

DevErrors is completely free to use. No paywalls, no account required, no tracking beyond basic analytics to understand which errors developers search for most.

We also provide a machine-readable JSON index of all our error guides for developers building tools, AI assistants, or their own documentation.