workflow-system-design

AI-assisted system design begins by stating your target section and objectives to initiate a Socratic dialogue. The AI then conducts background research from the codebase and asks clarifying questions to guide the structured design process.

The structured workflow follows a strict 4.1 -> 4.2 -> 4.3 staged process. This enforces step-by-step dialogue with pre-condition validation to keep the design scope tight, requiring user confirmation before advancing to the next section.

Socratic prompting for software architecture planning uses iterative, one-section-at-a-time discussions where the AI asks clarifying questions. The user acts as the decision-maker, ensuring requirements are met before the AI automatically updates the spec.md file.

You can load specific design norms and best practices on-demand during the system design dialogue. This conditional loading ensures relevant architectural guidelines are applied contextually to each section being discussed.

You need existing background, goals, and requirements in your spec.md before starting. The AI-guided system design coordination specifically targets the empty design section, using your defined requirements to drive the Socratic discussion.