design-first-engineering

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams avoid costly rework by guiding a structured, iterative design process before any coding begins.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Stepwise design methodology is provided: capabilities, components, interactions, and contracts documented in a single evolving design document.
• Encourages stakeholder alignment and rapid iteration to produce a clean architecture plan that reduces ambiguity and rework.
• Use case: for a new feature, create a high-level design that defines capabilities, components, and interfaces before implementation.

Quick Start

Walk through the four design steps in order and confirm each step with the user before moving to the next.