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# Problem Analysis
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LLMs jump to solutions. You describe a problem, they propose an answer. For
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complex decisions with multiple viable paths, that first answer often reflects
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the LLM's biases rather than the best fit for your constraints. This skill
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forces structured reasoning before you commit.
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The skill runs through six phases:
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| Phase | Actions |
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| ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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| Decompose | State problem; identify hard/soft constraints, variables, assumptions |
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| Generate | Create 2-4 distinct approaches (fundamentally different, not variations) |
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| Critique | Specific weaknesses; eliminate or refine |
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| Verify | Answer questions WITHOUT looking at solutions |
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| Cross-check | Reconcile verified facts with original claims; update viability |
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| Synthesize | Trade-off matrix with verified facts; decision framework |
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## When to Use
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Use this for decisions where the cost of choosing wrong is high:
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- Multiple viable technical approaches (Redis vs Postgres, REST vs GraphQL)
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- Architectural decisions with long-term consequences
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- Problems where you suspect your first instinct might be wrong
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## Example Usage
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```
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I need to decide how to handle distributed locking in our microservices.
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Options I'm considering:
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- Redis with Redlock algorithm
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- ZooKeeper
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- Database advisory locks
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Use your problem-analysis skill to structure this decision.
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```
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## The Design
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The structure prevents premature convergence. Critique catches obvious flaws
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before costly verification. Factored verification prevents confirmation bias --
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you answer questions without seeing your original solutions. Cross-check forces
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explicit reconciliation of evidence with claims.
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