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Design in pseudocode first, iterate approaches, then translate to code

Choose names that fully and accurately describe what the variable represents

Interactive idea refinement using Socratic method to develop fully-formed designs

Execute implementation plan by dispatching fresh subagent for each task, with code review between tasks

Dispatch code-reviewer subagent to review implementation against plan or requirements before proceeding

Execute detailed plans in batches with review checkpoints

Create isolated git worktrees with smart directory selection and safety verification

Complete feature development with structured options for merge, PR, or cleanup

Write comments explaining WHAT and WHY, never temporal context or history

TDD for process documentation - test with subagents before writing, iterate until bulletproof

Never test mock behavior. Never add test-only methods to production classes. Understand dependencies before mocking.

Validate at every layer data passes through to make bugs impossible