nw-spike-methodology
Installation
SKILL.md
Spike Methodology
What a Spike IS
Throwaway code that validates exactly one assumption. Max 1 hour. Binary outcome: works or doesn't work. Code is deleted after validation; only findings persist.
What a Spike IS NOT
| Not This | Why |
|---|---|
| Prototype | Prototypes evolve into production code. Spikes are deleted. |
| MVP | MVPs ship to users. Spikes never leave the developer's machine. |
| Walking Skeleton | Skeletons wire end-to-end architecture. Spikes test one mechanism. |
| POC | POCs demonstrate feasibility to stakeholders. Spikes answer a developer question. |
The 4 Questions
Every spike answers exactly these: