spike

Conduct time-boxed technical investigations and generate structured findings documents.

23|4|Updated Sep 5, 2013
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/drn/dots --skill spike-drn
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Skill: spike
Source: https://github.com/drn/dots/tree/main/agents/skills/spike
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/drn/dots --skill spike-drn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured, time-boxed approach to technical investigations, ensuring clear documentation of findings and recommendations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Investigation: Defines a clear question, hypothesis, and scope for technical research.
  • Systematic Exploration: Guides the user through code exploration, dependency tracing, and prototyping.
  • Findings Document: Generates a detailed report with a summary, findings, recommendations, and open questions.
  • Use Case: Before adopting a new database technology, use this Skill to conduct a technical spike, investigating its performance, integration complexity, and potential pitfalls, resulting in a clear recommendation on whether to proceed.

Quick Start

Use the spike skill to investigate the feasibility of using WebSockets for real-time notifications in the current project.

Frequently Asked Questions about spike

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I conduct a technical spike for a new technology integration?

To conduct a technical spike, define a clear question, hypothesis, and scope, then perform systematic code exploration and prototyping to generate a structured findings document with recommendations.

What is the best way to document a proof of concept investigation?

The best way to document a proof of concept is to generate a detailed findings report that includes a summary, technical findings, clear recommendations, and open questions for future action.

When should I do a time-boxed technical investigation before adopting a new framework?

You should do a time-boxed technical investigation before adopting a new framework to analyze integration complexity, performance, and potential pitfalls, ensuring systematic exploration of project context and recent commits.

Can I use a structured research spike to evaluate WebSockets for real-time notifications?

Yes, you can use a structured research spike to evaluate WebSockets by defining the scope, tracing dependencies, prototyping the integration, and producing a detailed report on whether to proceed.

What limitations should I expect from time-boxed technical investigations?

Time-boxed technical investigations are limited by their predefined scope and duration, meaning they prioritize rapid prototyping and clear recommendations over exhaustive, long-term testing or full implementation.