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+# Debugging Problems
+
+## Debugging Build Scripts
+
+While developing your build script, it may be useful to run bash within the
+container:
+
+```bash
+$ python scripts/helper.py shell $LIB_NAME  # runs /bin/bash within container
+$ bash /src/oss-fuzz/$LIB_NAME/build.sh     # to run the build script manually
+```
+