# Brainstorming Best Practices

> Sub-skill of brainstorming: Best Practices.

- Skill: `vamseeachanta/brainstorming-best-practices` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add vamseeachanta/brainstorming-best-practices`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/vamseeachanta/brainstorming-best-practices/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: vamseeachanta (https://skillmd.com/u/vamseeachanta)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/vamseeachanta/brainstorming-best-practices

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# Best Practices

## Best Practices


### Do


1. Start with user needs, not solutions
2. Ask questions in order of importance
3. Summarize understanding frequently
4. Document decisions and rationale
5. Keep options open until validated
6. Use concrete examples

### Don't


1. Jump to solutions before understanding
2. Ask multiple questions at once
3. Assume requirements
4. Over-design upfront
5. Skip validation steps
6. Ignore constraints