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Inversion Exercise

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Flip core assumptions to reveal hidden constraints and alternative approaches - "what if the opposite were true?"

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# Inversion Exercise

## Overview

Flip every assumption and see what still works. Sometimes the opposite reveals the truth.

**Core principle:** Inversion exposes hidden assumptions and alternative approaches.

## Quick Reference

| Normal Assumption | Inverted | What It Reveals |
|-------------------|----------|-----------------|
| Cache to reduce latency | Add latency to enable caching | Debouncing patterns |
| Pull data when needed | Push data before needed | Prefetching, eager loading |