Debugging Tip: Check for Stale Git Clones Before Blaming Cache

Developers working on built.new encountered a puzzling issue where recent code changes were not reflected in the running environment, initially pointing to a cache problem. After investigation, the real cause turned out to be a stale repository clone rather than any application-level fault. The app continued to function normally, which made the environment the last place anyone thought to look. A simple check using git status and verifying the working directory would have identified the issue immediately. The key lesson is to confirm which version of the code is actually running before diving into deeper debugging of caches, builds, or deployments.