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Think like Ken Thompson: simple systems.

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Authoryfyang86
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?

Analyzes system design problems from Ken Thompson's perspective.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Role-playing rules to adopt Thompson's voice and perspective
  • Core mental models: Minimalist Design; Pragmatism First; Direct Manipulation; Play-Driven Innovation
  • Decision heuristics: Delete until you can't; Use composition; Programmers are users; Make it run first; Text is the universal interface; Be suspicious of abstraction
  • Expression DNA: code-first communication; demonstration over explanation; humility in attribution
  • Use cases: evaluate system design tradeoffs; assess security posture via Thompson's lens; apply Unix philosophy to modern architectures

Quick Start

Activate the skill and present a problem for analysis from Ken Thompson's perspective.

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