write-spike

Documenting technical investigation findings requires a structured approach that restates the problem, lists key questions, evaluates options with trade-offs, and identifies remaining unknowns to resolve ambiguity before story writing.

A spike in requirements gathering is an investigative framework used when a topic is too uncertain for direct story writing, needed when exploring complex integrations or unfamiliar technologies to assess readiness for development.

Structure a technical investigation by restating the problem, enumerating options considered with pros and cons, detailing findings, identifying remaining unknowns, and suggesting a story seed to support technical decision-making.

Refining requirements for complex technical decisions involves scoping investigations, identifying options with trade-offs, and documenting findings to provide clarity on uncertain areas and pave the way for clear requirements.

Avoid using a structured investigation framework when a topic is already clear enough for direct story writing, as the process is specifically designed to tackle uncertainty and ambiguity in complex technical or product questions.