Hamilton Development Workflow for Claude Code

TL;DR: Build Hamilton DAGs systematically using DOT → Signatures → Validation → TDD implementation.

Why This Workflow?

This workflow optimizes for:

• Token efficiency: DOT language is extremely concise
• Early validation: Catch graph errors before implementation
• LLM-friendly: Well-structured, incremental approach
• Testability: Build complex systems node-by-node with tests
• Pragmatic typing: Handle type annotations strategically

The 5-Step Workflow

Step 1: Natural Language → DOT Graph

Convert user requirements into DOT language representation