Construct Arguments

Build rigorous arguments from hypothesis through reasoning to concrete evidence. Every persuasive technical claim follows the same triad: a clear hypothesis states what you believe, an argument explains why it holds, and examples prove that it holds. This skill teaches you to apply that structure to code reviews, design decisions, research writing, and any context where claims need justification.

When to Use

• Writing or reviewing a PR description that proposes a technical change
• Justifying a design decision in an ADR (Architecture Decision Record)
• Constructing feedback in a code review that goes beyond "I don't like this"
• Writing a research argument or technical proposal
• Challenging or defending an approach in a technical discussion

Inputs

• Required: A claim or position that needs justification
• Required: Context (code review, design decision, research, documentation)
• Optional: Audience (peer developers, reviewers, stakeholders, researchers)
• Optional: Counterarguments or alternative positions to address
• Optional: Evidence or data available to support the claim