Logic Constraint Mapping

Every decision happens inside a constraint space. Some limits are real and fixed. Others feel fixed but aren't. And some constraints conflict with each other in ways nobody has named yet.

The map makes that space visible — so you're solving the actual problem, not a version of it you've accidentally invented by treating assumptions as facts.

Types of Constraints

Hard constraints — cannot be violated without abandoning the goal entirely. Physical laws, legal requirements, contractual obligations, irreversible dependencies.

Soft constraints — strong preferences or defaults that can be negotiated under sufficient pressure. Budget, timeline, team size, technology choices, organisational preferences.

Hidden constraints — not explicitly stated, but load-bearing. Discovered when violated. Often cultural, political, or architectural. The most dangerous kind.

Conflicting constraints — two constraints that cannot both be fully satisfied. Require a conscious trade-off decision rather than a solution.