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Debug Intermittent Latency Spikes

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How do you approach debugging a service that is experiencing intermittent latency spikes?

Describe a practical, structured investigation from incident triage through root-cause isolation and remediation. Explain how you would coordinate responders, use telemetry, manage competing hypotheses, communicate status, and validate that the fix prevents recurrence.