simplify

name	simplify
description	When a solution needs simplifying, load this skill with the map-reduce skill to find its essence. Use when this capability is needed.
metadata	{"author":"djgrant"}

::input::

$target: what to simplify $essence: what must be preserved

::context::

$relevantHeuristics: a list of heuristics picked from #heuristics

::workflow::

FOR $heuristic IN $relevantHeuristics USE ~/skill/map-reduce WITH $transform: $heuristic $validator: check if $essence is preserved $strategy: Strategy = "independent" $maxIterations: 5 END END

Heuristics

1. Subtractive Iteration: remove one element and check if it still works.
2. Forced Constraints: reimplement with half the lines and note what survives.
3. Explain to Caveman: if you can't explain it simply, simplify it.
4. Reverse Complexity Audit: list every abstraction and name the catastrophe it prevents.
5. Rewrite Bet: two hours to rewrite from scratch, note what you keep.

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