Spec-First Development

A structured workflow for LLM-assisted coding that delays implementation until decisions are explicit.

When This Activates

• "Build X" or "Create Y" (new features/projects)
• "Implement..." (non-trivial functionality)
• "Add a feature that..." (multi-step work)
• Any request requiring 3+ files or unclear requirements

When to Skip

• Single-file changes under 50 lines
• Typo fixes, log additions, config tweaks
• User explicitly says "just do it" or "quick fix"

Core Principles