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When working with Bash scripts, debugging can sometimes feel more like an art than a science. Whether you're a beginner trying to understand why your script isn't working as expected, or you’re a seasoned programmer tackling more complex script issues, the ability to efficiently debug is crucial. One extremely powerful, yet often underutilized tool in your Bash debugging arsenal is set -x. This simple command can transform your debugging processes and lead to quicker resolutions of issues in your scripts. The set -x command is a built-in Bash option that enables a mode of the shell where all executed commands are printed to the terminal.