| name | iterative-depth |
| description | Structured multi-angle exploration — 2-8 scientific lens passes over the same problem to surface requirements single-pass analysis misses. USE WHEN iterative depth, deep exploration, multi-angle analysis, multiple perspectives, examine from angles, surface hidden requirements, lens analysis, deeper understanding. |
Iterative Depth
Structured multi-angle exploration of the same problem to extract deeper understanding and richer requirement criteria.
Grounded in 20 established scientific techniques across cognitive science (Hermeneutic Circle, Triangulation), AI/ML (Self-Consistency, Ensemble Methods), requirements engineering (Viewpoint-Oriented RE), and design thinking (Six Thinking Hats, Causal Layered Analysis).
Core Concept
Instead of analyzing a problem once, run 2-8 structured passes through the same problem, each from a systematically different lens. Each pass surfaces requirements, edge cases, and criteria invisible from other angles. The combination yields criteria that no single-pass analysis could produce.
Workflow Routing
| Trigger | Workflow |
|---|
| "iterative depth", "explore deeper", "multi-angle" | workflows/Explore.md |
| "quick depth", "fast angles" | workflows/Explore.md (Fast mode: 2 lenses) |
Quick Reference
- 8 Lenses available, scaled by time budget (2-8)
- Each lens is a structurally different exploration angle
- Output is new or refined success criteria per pass
- Integration: Deeper understanding through structured multi-angle analysis
Pass Count by Time Budget
| Budget | Passes | Lenses |
|---|
| <30 sec | 2 | Literal + Failure |
| <2 min | 4 | Literal + Stakeholder + Failure + Experiential |
| <5 min | 8 | All lenses |
Further Reading
- Scientific grounding:
ScientificFoundation.md
- Lens definitions:
TheLenses.md
- Execution details:
workflows/Explore.md
