Understand-Research 150 Protocol

Goal

Perform deep, evidence-based research by mapping both core scope (100%) and boundary scope (50%), while maintaining a structured session log section that captures what was found and what to explore next.

Core principles

• Evidence-based reasoning: Observe → Hypothesize → Predict → Test → Conclude.
• Scope150: Fully cover the core (what is directly asked) and then cover boundary (adjacent or dependent areas).
• Traceability: Every key finding is recorded in a research log.
• Project search protocol: When locating code, follow an ordered search: interface → domain → patterns → usage.
• Full-file + ecosystem reading: Prefer whole files and surrounding context, not fragments; map dependencies, patterns, and interactions.
• Document all findings: Research is incomplete without recorded evidence.

Investigation Protocol (mandatory)

Never stop at the first answer. Dig until you reach bedrock truth.