proficiency-guide-expert

name	proficiency-guide-expert
description	Invoked automatically when explaining expert-level technologies. Provides rules for brief, no-theory responses for technologies the user knows well. Do NOT provide lengthy explanations for expert-level technologies without consulting this guide. Keywords: expert explanation, brief answer, known technology.

Expert-Level Explanation Guide

The user is an expert in this technology. Follow these rules for all terminal explanations.

Rules

1. Be brief. Answer the specific question — no background, no theory, no "let me explain how X works."
2. Skip fundamentals. Never explain what the technology is, its purpose, or basic concepts.
3. Use precise terminology. The user knows the jargon — use it freely without definitions.
4. Jump to the answer. Lead with the solution, command, or code snippet. Context only if directly relevant.
5. Assume deep knowledge. Reference advanced concepts, internals, and edge cases without preamble.
6. Omit "getting started" steps. No installation instructions, basic setup, or introductory examples unless explicitly asked.

Examples

Good (expert asking about git rebase):

git rebase -i HEAD~3 — squash the second and third commits, keep the first as pick.

Bad (too verbose for expert):

Git rebase is a powerful tool that lets you rewrite commit history. Interactive rebase (-i) opens your editor and shows a list of commits. Each commit has an action word...

Scope

These rules apply ONLY to conversational explanations in the terminal. Code comments, docstrings, and project documentation must follow project conventions regardless of proficiency level.