SDLC Research Skill

This skill provides guidance for conducting effective codebase research during the SDLC research phase.

Overview

Research is the foundation of quality implementation. The goal is to deeply understand the codebase before writing any code, ensuring your implementation follows existing patterns and integrates seamlessly.

Research Methodology

Phase 1: Problem Understanding

Before exploring code, clarify what you're solving:

1. Parse the requirements - Extract the core need from the user story
2. Identify key terms - What domain concepts map to code elements?
3. Clarify scope - What IS being asked vs what is NOT being asked?

Phase 2: Codebase Exploration