Guide code design, implementation, and review to reduce hidden state and architectural drift.
npx skills add https://github.com/kartikkabadi/skills --skill how-to-code
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: how-to-code Source: https://github.com/kartikkabadi/skills/tree/main/how-to-code Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kartikkabadi/skills --skill how-to-code
This Skill helps you avoid sloppy architecture, hidden state, brittle boundaries, and overcomplicated code by giving you a disciplined way to think before you write or review software.
Use the how-to-code skill to review this feature design and tell me how to structure the modules, state, and dependencies before I start coding.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
To prevent architectural drift, organize packages and modules so core logic stays isolated from adapters, UI, storage, and runtime concerns. This ensures explicit dependency direction and keeps boundaries durable across general software projects.
Refactoring hidden state and brittle boundaries requires building small cores with explicit lifecycle boundaries. You must separate durable state that can be reconstructed reliably from edge components to maintain a maintainable architecture.
Apply KISS, YAGNI, SRP, DIP, OCP, DRY, strict typing, and fail-fast invariants during code review to guide everyday implementation decisions. This enforces disciplined handling of lifecycle boundaries and explicit contracts.
Yes, this guidance applies to auditing package structure in existing systems by evaluating dependency direction and isolating core logic. It helps identify hidden state and enforces strict boundaries during subsystem changes.
Strict module isolation should be carefully balanced against overcomplicated code. While isolating core logic is generally recommended, you must apply KISS and YAGNI principles to avoid creating unnecessary complexity for simple features.
leaderiopDefine package boundaries and API contracts for modular libraries.
nguyenpv1980-wqDesign integration test suites validating real service, database, auth, and permission boundaries.
jymchngGuide cloning, destructuring, and singleton assertions for Rust's Inject<T> wrapper.
j5ik2oAnalyze package structures to detect cycles and generate migration plans.
