The article by Isla Sibanda offers a comprehensive guide on debugging Docker containers locally, a crucial skill for developers working with containerized applications. It outlines the importance of setting up a proper debugging environment, including installing Docker correctly and enabling verbose logging modes. The text delves into techniques for checking container status and logs, accessing running containers using commands like `docker exec`, and troubleshooting application issues within containers by examining error messages and configurations. Additionally, it highlights methods for diagnosing Docker build issues, networking challenges, and file system inconsistencies. Advanced debugging tools such as the `docker debug` command and Docker Buildx are also discussed, alongside best practices for efficient troubleshooting, emphasizing the importance of starting with simple checks and incrementally testing and documenting findings. The article concludes by encouraging developers to adopt these strategies for smoother container operations and highlights Blackbird as a platform to enhance API development and debugging efficiency.