Debugging the Future: A Journey Through Sui, Persistence, and Web3 Reality
There’s something poetic about watching lines of code run across a terminal—until they don’t. It starts simple. You decide to dive into a new project, something with real potential, something that could change the way we interact with blockchain. This time, it’s Sui—a next-generation decentralized system that could redefine scalability, community engagement, and tokenomics.
Excitement fuels the journey. You set up the environment, pull the latest code, and begin the build. But then… the errors start rolling in.
The First Roadblock: PostgreSQL Doesn’t Exist?
Everything should be running smoothly. But the system spits out:
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Failed to start postgresql.service: Unit postgresql.service not found.
Ah, of course. The database isn’t even installed. Classic.
A quick fix:
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sudo apt install postgresql postgresql-contrib -y sudo systemctl start postgresql
Good. Now it should work. Right?
Wrong.
The Chain Reaction of Errors
Sui is now running… kind of. You see some logs, but then:
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PostgresError(DatabaseError(Unknown, "column epochs.system_state_summary_json does not exist"))
Okay, so now the database schema is outdated or missing. Maybe a migration issue? Maybe an indexing problem? Who knows. The only way out is deeper in.
At this point, the logs feel more like a cryptic poem than error messages. Each attempt feels like unlocking a new achievement in “Web3 Debugging Simulator.”
The Turning Point: Clearing the Build Artifacts
Then, an idea. Maybe it’s the old build artifacts interfering with everything? It’s time for a hard reset.
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cargo clean cargo build --release
This wipes out all cached dependencies, previous builds, and temporary files. It forces the system to recompile every single line. It’s a nuclear option, but sometimes, that’s what you need.
Finally, the moment of truth:
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sui start --force-regenesis --with-faucet --with-indexer --with-graphql
And there it is. No more DatabaseError(Unknown), no more missing columns—just a smooth startup, a blockchain running in sync. The node is live, the indexer is writing, and Sui is finally working.
Lessons from the Terminal
There’s something strangely fulfilling about fixing what’s broken. The process—the trial and error, the research, the frustration, the “aha!” moments—it’s what makes Web3 feel alive. It’s not about instant gratification; it’s about persistence, understanding, and breaking through barriers.
This isn’t just about setting up Sui. It’s about building, failing, learning, and adapting—because that’s what Web3 is all about.
So, the next time you’re knee-deep in errors, staring at a terminal filled with red text, remember:
Every failure is just a checkpoint before success.
Welcome to the future. Debug accordingly. ??