Understand Propose Implement Verify

Constraints

• Apply @rules/php/core-standards.mdc only once it is established that the project is a PHP project (PHP stack in composer.json) and the change touches PHP code — skip it for non-PHP work (docs, tooling, infra, config); do not load the PHP standards for a task that does not touch PHP.
• If the current project uses Laravel, also apply @rules/laravel/laravel.mdc, @rules/laravel/architecture.mdc, @rules/laravel/filament.mdc, and @rules/laravel/livewire.mdc (likewise only when the change touches PHP)
• Always follow this order: understand → propose → implement → verify
• Prefer existing project skills over custom solutions; do not duplicate logic already covered by a skill

Use when

• Solving a task that requires structured thinking and controlled execution
• Coordinating multiple steps or skills

Execution

1. Understand

• Analyze the problem, context, and related resources
• Classify the task (bug, feature, refactor, review, etc.)
• Define a short checklist of goals, constraints, and assumptions

2. Propose

• Suggest the smallest safe solution
• Explain why this approach is preferred (impact, risk, trade-offs)
• Select relevant existing skills to execute the plan

3. Implement

• Execute the solution using selected skills where applicable
• Keep changes focused and aligned with project conventions
• Add or update tests for changed behavior

4. Verify

• Validate the result against requirements
• Run relevant checks/tests for the affected scope
• Ensure no regressions or unintended side effects
• Summarize what was changed, tested, and any remaining risks

Done when

• The task is fully addressed
• The solution follows the defined loop
• Existing skills were reused where applicable
• Results are validated and clearly summarized