requirement-clarification

name	requirement-clarification
description	Guidelines for asking clarifying questions when requirements are ambiguous. Use when scope is unclear, multiple approaches exist, or critical details are missing.

Requirement Clarification

Quick Start

1. Identify ambiguity -> Formulate specific questions -> Ask before implementing
2. Ask about scope, edge cases, and trade-offs when unclear
3. Propose options with trade-offs when multiple approaches exist
4. Never assume - verify critical decisions with user

Key Principles

• Ask early: Clarify before writing code, not after
• Be specific: Ask targeted questions, not vague ones
• Offer options: Present 2-3 approaches with trade-offs
• Batch questions: Group related questions together
• Know when NOT to ask: Skip for trivial/obvious decisions

When to Ask

• Multiple valid implementations exist
• Business logic implications unclear
• Scope boundaries undefined
• Breaking changes possible
• Security/performance trade-offs involved

References

See rules.md for question templates and anti-patterns.