MCAF: Non-Functional Requirements

Trigger On

• a feature or architecture change needs explicit quality attributes
• a team is using vague words like "fast", "reliable", or "secure" without measurable meaning
• docs, ADRs, and tests are out of sync on quality expectations

Value

• produce a concrete project delta: code, docs, config, tests, CI, or review artifact
• reduce ambiguity through explicit planning, verification, and final validation skills
• leave reusable project context so future tasks are faster and safer

Do Not Use For

• generic architecture or feature writing with no quality-attribute decision
• loading all NFR references at once