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Explore methodological approaches through structured analysis before planning implementation
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We have already decided to use the PyBLP package to estimate a random-coefficients logit demand model. Generate a detailed step-by-step implementation plan breaking down exact code file structures, test cases, and execution steps.
| Checked | Without skill | With skill |
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| Recommends using the planning workflow /workflows:plan instead of methodology brainstorming. | Missed | Passed |
| Declines to conduct a brainstorming comparison when implementation planning for a chosen tool is requested. | Missed | Passed |
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Pipeline mode: This command operates fully autonomously. All decisions are made automatically.
Brainstorming helps answer WHAT approach to take through structured analysis. It precedes /workflows:plan, which answers HOW to implement it.
Process knowledge: See references/brainstorming-techniques.md for detailed question techniques, approach exploration patterns, and parsimony principles.
<feature_description> #$ARGUMENTS </feature_description>
If the research question above is empty: Infer the question from recent context — open files, recent conversation, or the project's estimation code. If no context is available, state "No research question provided" and stop.
Evaluate whether brainstorming is needed based on the research question.
Clear requirements indicators:
If requirements are already clear:
Skip brainstorming and note: "Requirements are detailed enough to proceed directly to planning. Run /workflows:plan to continue." Then stop.
If requirements need exploration: Proceed to Phase 1.
Run a targeted scan to understand existing patterns and related methods:
Focus on: existing estimation code, identification strategies used in this project, methodology documented in papers or notes.
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