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research-first-dev
Research-first development methodology that investigates existing solutions, brainstorms alternatives, and evaluates trade-offs before any implementation begins.
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- Parse the request into specific technical requirements
- Identify the domain and relevant technology stack
- List known constraints (time, resources, compatibility)
- Define success criteria
### 2. Existing Solution Search
- Search GitHub for similar implementations
- Check package registries (npm, PyPI, crates.io, etc.)
- Review documentation for framework-specific solutions
- Identify relevant design patterns
- Check for known anti-patterns to avoid
### 3. Alternative Brainstorming
- Generate at least 3 alternative approaches