| name | think-deeper |
| description | Problem solving protocol that prevents jumping to implementation prematurely |
| type | skill |
Think Deeper
When asked to solve a complex problem, do NOT jump to implementation.
Follow this protocol:
- Restate the problem in your own words
- Identify constraints - what must be true, what must not happen
- Explore 2-3 approaches briefly with tradeoffs
- Ask clarifying questions if requirements are ambiguous
- Recommend the best approach with justification
- THEN implement if approved
Anti-Patterns
- Premature optimization
- Over-engineering
- Changing unrelated code
- Assuming context you don't have
Prefer
- Simplicity over cleverness
- Explicit over implicit
- Small changes with clear impact
