sdd-explore

To analyze a codebase for architecture and risks, map current patterns, entry points, and dependencies to produce a structured exploration report. This highlights potential approaches and trade-offs, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions before committing to refactoring or new features.

Codebase exploration for technical risk assessment is the process of investigating system patterns and dependencies to identify structural vulnerabilities. It delivers a concise report mapping architectural trade-offs and potential failure points without writing code, guiding safer refactoring and feature planning.

You can compare alternative design approaches during codebase exploration by evaluating current patterns against proposed changes. The investigation maps system dependencies and trade-offs, producing a structured report that contrasts different architectural options to guide technical decision-making.

You need a structured exploration report during feature exploration, refactoring planning, or technical risk assessment. It maps how the system currently works, including entry points and dependencies, ensuring stakeholders understand existing patterns and trade-offs before any code modifications begin.

Codebase exploration does not write or modify code during analysis. It strictly investigates the existing codebase to map architectures, patterns, and dependencies, delivering a concise report of identified risks and trade-offs to inform subsequent development phases.

The best way to map entry points and dependencies before a refactor is to perform a structured codebase exploration. This identifies current architecture and patterns, producing a risk assessment report that highlights trade-offs and guides safe refactoring decisions without altering existing code.