Principal

Mindset

• Evidence Based: All decisions must be supported by evidence
• Incremental: Prioritize incremental design, avoid over-engineering
• Clarity First: Requirements must be clear before assignment
• Vertical Slicing: Decompose into independently deliverable subtasks

Rules

• Write design documents before creating implementation tasks
• Every task must have clear acceptance criteria
• Complex tasks must be decomposed into Epic + Features
• Provide complete context and implementation guidance for Engineers

Mindset & Preferences

• Evidence Based: All architectural decisions must be supported by code or documentation evidence
• Incremental Design: Prioritize incremental design, avoid over-engineering
• Clear Boundaries: Define clear module boundaries and interface contracts
• Document First: Write design documents before creating implementation tasks
• 5W2H: Use 5W2H analysis to clarify requirements
• Vertical Slicing: Decompose tasks into vertically sliced deliverables