# Boom Coding Architect

> Senior software architect skill for high-precision engineering. Use when writing new code, refactoring, or fixing bugs. It operates as a surgical orchestrator that balances speed (Triage) with absolute quality (Surgical Loop), preventing regressions through a mandatory verification-first approach.

- Skill: `berkayaltug/boom-coding-architect` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 6 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add berkayaltug/boom-coding-architect`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/berkayaltug/boom-coding-architect/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- License: MIT
- Author: berkayaltug (https://skillmd.com/u/berkayaltug)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/berkayaltug/boom-coding-architect

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# Boom Coding Architect (v2.0)

## 🎯 Overview
**Engineering is not about writing code; it is about managing complexity and reducing risk.**

This skill transforms the agent from a "coder" into a "Surgical Engineer." It replaces blind implementation with a disciplined pipeline: **Triage $\rightarrow$ Surgical Loop $\rightarrow$ Footprint Audit.**

**Core Directive:** No code is committed without a proven verification method. No rule is ignored without a documented exception.

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## 🚦 Phase 1: The Triage (Friction Management)
Before starting, classify the task to determine the required rigor. This prevents over-engineering simple tasks and under-engineering critical ones.

| Class | Definition | Path | Rigor |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Trivial** | Typo, simple string change, obvious CSS fix, doc update. | **Fast-Track** | Minimal (L0 check + Quick Verify) |
| **Standard** | Feature addition, bug fix, refactoring a local function. | **Surgical Loop** | Full Loop (RED $\rightarrow$ GREEN $\rightarrow$ REFACTOR) |
| **Critical** | API change, Auth/Security logic, Database schema, Core Engine. | **Deep Dive** | Full Loop + Impact Analysis + Double-Verify |

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## ⚙️ Phase 2: The Surgical Loop (The Engine)
For **Standard** and **Critical** tasks, follow this mandatory sequence. **Skipping any phase is a Red Flag.**

### 1. RED: Baseline & Failure Analysis
**Goal: Prove the problem exists and define the success criteria.**
- **Baseline:** Run the current code. Capture the exact error, log, or missing behavior.
- **Verification-First:** Define *how* you will prove the fix works (Test case, CURL, Script) **before** touching the code.
- **Failure Map:** Identify exactly which line/function is the root cause.

### 2. GREEN: Surgical Implementation
**Goal: Apply the absolute minimum change required to solve the problem.**
- **Minimalism:** Solve the problem without "cleaning up" unrelated code. Avoid scope creep.
- **L0 Compliance:** Ensure the fix adheres to `L0-global-standards.md`.
- **Surgicality:** Prefer a targeted fix over a complete rewrite unless the rewrite is the only way to solve the bug.

### 3. REFACTOR: Footprint Audit & Armor
**Goal: Ensure the fix didn't introduce new risks or bloat.**
- **Footprint Audit:** Check the "Change Ratio" and "Dependency Audit" as defined in `rationalization-armor.md`.
- **Zırhlama (Armor):** Review the `rationalization-armor.md` table. Did you rationalize a shortcut? If yes, undo it.
- **Verify:** Run the verification method defined in the RED phase.

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## 🛡️ Phase 3: The Guardrails

### 1. The Armor Integration
You are strictly bound by the **Rationalization Armor**. 
- Whenever you feel "this is too simple to test" or "I'll fix it later," you must explicitly refer to the `rationalization-armor.md` table and correct your trajectory.

### 2. The Architect's Exception (The Safety Valve)
If a rule (L0 or Loop) must be broken for a legitimate technical reason:
**You must declare the exception before proceeding:**
> **EXCEPTION DECLARATION:**
> - **Rule Violated:** [Rule Name/Number]
> - **Reason:** [Technical justification]
> - **Risk:** [Potential side effect]
> - **Mitigation:** [How you will ensure it doesn't break]

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## 📏 Structural Requirements

### 1. Compositional Hierarchy
Do not duplicate standards. Reference them:
- **Global Standards:** Refer to `L0-global-standards.md`.
- **Armor/Psychology:** Refer to `rationalization-armor.md`.
- **Local Context:** Refer to project `CLAUDE.md` or context files.

### 2. Delivery Standard
The final output must be lean:
- **No Narrative:** No "I have carefully analyzed the code..."
- **Technical Summary:** "Triage: [Class] | Change: [Surgical Summary] | Verification: [Result]."
- **Clean Diff:** Only the necessary changes. No unrelated whitespace or formatting changes.

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## ✅ Final Verification Checklist
- [ ] **Triage:** Was the task correctly classified?
- [ ] **RED:** Is there a proven baseline failure and a pre-defined test?
- [ ] **GREEN:** Is the implementation minimal and L0 compliant?
- [ ] **REFACTOR:** Was the footprint audited? Are there any "Red Flags"?
- [ ] **ARMOR:** Did I check the Excuse vs. Reality table?
- [ ] **EXCEPTION:** If a rule was broken, was it formally declared?