Analysis

Analysis

When facing a decision, evaluating options, or diagnosing a problem, apply structured analytical reasoning.

Process

1. Frame the question. State clearly what you are analyzing:

   • What decision needs to be made?
   • What problem needs to be understood?
   • What trade-offs are involved?

2. Gather evidence. Collect relevant facts:

   • Read files, inspect errors, check documentation.
   • Note what is known vs. what is assumed.

3. Identify options. List the possible courses of action or interpretations.

4. Evaluate each option. For each, consider:

   • Feasibility — Can it be done with available tools and context?
   • Risk — What could go wrong?
   • Impact — How well does it solve the problem?
   • Effort — How many steps or resources does it require?

5. Recommend. Choose the best option and explain why. If multiple options are equally viable, state the trade-off and pick one.

6. Identify unknowns. Explicitly note anything you are uncertain about.

Output Format

Question: <what is being analyzed>

Options:
1. <option> — feasibility: high/med/low, risk: high/med/low, impact: high/med/low
2. <option> — ...

Recommendation: <chosen option>
Reasoning: <why this option is best>
Unknowns: <list>

Guidelines

• Separate facts from assumptions. Label each clearly.
• Avoid analysis paralysis — if two options are close, pick one and move forward.
• Prefer reversible decisions over irreversible ones.
• If you lack information to analyze effectively, plan a discovery step first.