How to Think Like a Detective

A lot of these principles are great for investigating complex bugs&#x2F;incidents. e.g:<p><pre><code> - Assume nothing - Believe nothing - Challenge and check everything - use a mindmap - seek alternative explanations - recruit a devils advocate</code></pre>

Is there a “best fundamentals” book about detective work akin to how “Freedom of the Hills” is the best fundamentals book on mountaineering?

The &quot;three switches&quot;[1] problem he links to feels like a software engineering interview problem. As such, I&#x27;m relieved I figured it out :P<p>[1]: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=bktvc8sl4M8" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=bktvc8sl4M8</a>

Watching fake detectives work in crime shows on TV, or in novels, I often keep track of what’s uncovered by brilliance and what just arrives at their door by happenstance or basic police work by others.<p>It’s surprising usually how little they actually figure out. It takes 2 more murders to help them along. It’s just fiction but it’s probably not far from the truth