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To map user workflows and identify edge cases, you need to generate comprehensive domain scenario documents that define personas, mental models, step-by-step actions, and exception paths. This process systematically uncovers potential failure points before building begins.

Domain scenario modeling is the process of defining personas, domain vocabulary, and core workflows to uncover complexities. You need it when designing a new feature to ensure a robust design by bridging the gap between understanding a problem and designing a solution.

To write domain scenarios, provide detailed input on personas, workflows, and potential failure points to produce structured markdown output. This output documents step-by-step actions, preconditions, postconditions, and domain-specific terminology for the checkout flow.

You need detailed input on personas, workflows, and potential failure points to generate domain vocabulary and exception paths. The Skill requires this upfront information to produce structured markdown that establishes consistent terminology and documents deviations from the happy path.

Yes, you can use domain scenarios for downstream UX and technical shaping. The generated documents model user behavior and map workflows, providing the structured foundation needed to inform both user experience design and technical implementation.

The best way to document personas and mental models for workflow mapping is to generate a structured domain scenario document. This document defines user goals and frustrations alongside core workflows, ensuring all potential deviations are systematically probed and recorded.