bduf
CommunityAvoid over-engineering, design for now.
Authormesseb
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?
This Skill helps developers distinguish between necessary upfront design and the anti-pattern of "Big Design Up Front" (BDUF), preventing wasted effort on speculative requirements and over-engineering.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Identify BDUF Anti-Patterns: Detects over-abstraction, excessive configuration, and generic frameworks for specific problems.
- Guidance on Appropriate Design: Differentiates between BDUF and warranted upfront design for high-risk areas like security and APIs.
- Use Case: Before starting a new feature, use this Skill to audit the proposed design, ensuring it balances necessary planning with iterative development and avoids premature complexity.
Quick Start
Use the bduf skill to audit the current design for signs of Big Design Up Front.
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