Decision-Making with the 1-3-1 Method

Overview

A structured framework for making significant decisions. Prevents analysis paralysis while ensuring thorough consideration of alternatives.

Core principle: One problem, three options, one recommendation.

When to Use

• Choosing between technical approaches or architectures
• Selecting tools, frameworks, or libraries
• Deciding on implementation strategies
• Resolving design trade-offs
• Any decision where multiple viable paths exist

The 1-3-1 Method

Step 1: Identify 1 Core Problem