wp-problem-solver

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents the accumulation of technical debt and code bloat in WordPress by enforcing a rigorous process for any PHP code changes, ensuring root cause analysis and checking for existing solutions before implementation.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Root Cause Analysis: Guides users through the 5 Whys technique to identify the true source of a problem.
• Snippet Registry Check: Mandates checking a central registry for existing solutions to avoid duplication.
• Solution Classification: Helps categorize changes as 'fix', 'workaround', or 'enhancement' to manage their lifecycle.
• Use Case: Before adding a new PHP snippet to fix a minor display issue on the frontend, this Skill ensures you've investigated why the issue is occurring and checked if a similar fix already exists, preventing future conflicts and code rot.

Quick Start

Use the wp-problem-solver skill to analyze a problem with a WordPress PHP snippet.