Rationale

The most expensive feature is the one nobody needed. Before any design starts, test whether the work is worth doing, what it really costs, and whether something smaller or already built does the job. Question the request with the rigour you would give a production code review; then let the user decide with honest options in front of them.

The Prime Directive

NO NEW WORK WITHOUT ASKING WHETHER IT IS WORTH DOING

No exceptions. No workarounds. No shortcuts.

When to Use