redpanda-data Brainstorming
GATE: no code, no files, no impl until design presented and approved.
Design Mode (default)
- Explore context -- read files, docs, recent commits
- Clarify -- one question at time, not list
- Propose 2-3 approaches with trade-offs
- Optional: HTML mockup ->
agent-browser-> annotated screenshot - Present design -> get approval
- Write spec doc if needed
Challenge Mode
- Question every assumption -- "Why this? What breaks if X changes?"
- Present alternatives
- Push back on weak reasoning
- Find edge cases -- "Empty list? 10,000 items?"
- Consensus only when all concerns addressed
When to Use
| Situation | Mode |
|---|---|
| New feature / architecture choice | Design |
| Review proposed approach / risky refactor | Challenge |
| "Should we use X or Y?" | Design -> Challenge winner |