In Grasp, debugging is not tracing call stacks; it’s querying structure. The graph is self-describing, so you can ask what exists, what is missing, and what should happen next.
Querying for Unfulfilled Potential
Instead of checking logs or adding flags, you write structural queries:- “Which data nodes match a shape but haven’t been consumed?”
- “Which processes produce shapes that no one consumes?”
- “Which nodes are missing fields that are expected to resolve?”
This surfaces gaps as first-class data rather than hidden edge cases.
Structural Diff as Drift Detection
When you declare an end state, missing fields become signals. If a `summary` is expected but absent, that absence is a detectable mismatch between intent and reality. Queries become diagnostic tools that reveal drift without special instrumentation.Self-Describing Graphs
By introspecting labels, properties, and relationships, you can generate a meta-schema that tells you how the graph sees itself. This gives both humans and AI a semantic map of the system: what exists, how it transforms, and where it is incomplete.Why This Matters
- Debugging becomes structural, not procedural.
- Discovering new capabilities becomes easier because structure is visible.
- System health is measured by alignment with declared intent.