From 7f4dfe51fdad91d17ac8362c79b99a39cb6fecd3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: catlog22 Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2025 16:40:06 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] refactor: Enhance synthesis.md with comprehensive improvements MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Major improvements to brainstorm synthesis specification: 1. Output Definition Unification (Critical) - Remove synthesis-report.md references - Unify to synthesis-specification.md as single output - Update all metadata and descriptions 2. Execution Model Clarification (High) - Change "Direct Execution Only" to "Direct Execution by Main Claude" - Clarify: Main Claude + Read/Write/Glob + cognitive analysis - Emphasize avoiding context transmission loss 3. Dynamic Role Discovery (High) - Replace hardcoded 9-role list with runtime discovery - Scan .brainstorming/* directories for actual analysis.md files - Support flexible participation (1 to 9+ roles) - Update metadata to reflect dynamic role counts 4. Enhanced Document Structure (Critical) - Add "Key Designs & Decisions" section * Core architecture diagrams (Mermaid) * User journey maps (images) * Data model overview (ERD) * Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) - Add "Controversial Points & Alternatives" section * Document disagreements and rejected alternatives * Preserve decision context and rationale * Track dissenting roles - Add "Process & Collaboration Concerns" section * Team capability assessment * Process risks and mitigation * Collaboration patterns * Timeline constraints 5. Requirements Table Enhancement (Medium) - Add "Rationale Summary" column to all requirement tables - Reduce over-reliance on @ references - Provide immediate context for better readability 6. Responsibility Clarification - synthesis-specification.md: Defines "WHAT" (requirements, design) - IMPL_PLAN.md: Defines "HOW" (executable tasks) - Clear handoff between brainstorm and planning phases 7. Updated Quality Assurance Standards - Visual Clarity: Diagrams required - Decision Transparency: Alternatives documented - No Role Marginalization: Process roles equally visible - Context-Rich: Rationale included - Decision Traceability: @ references maintained Related: plan.md improvements for auto-continue clarity and synthesis integration 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude --- .../commands/workflow/brainstorm/synthesis.md | 167 ++++++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 134 insertions(+), 33 deletions(-) diff --git a/.claude/commands/workflow/brainstorm/synthesis.md b/.claude/commands/workflow/brainstorm/synthesis.md index 00ea8bf5..a1de20ea 100644 --- a/.claude/commands/workflow/brainstorm/synthesis.md +++ b/.claude/commands/workflow/brainstorm/synthesis.md @@ -13,12 +13,16 @@ allowed-tools: Read(*), Write(*), TodoWrite(*), Glob(*) ### Core Function **Specialized command for generating synthesis-specification.md** that integrates topic-framework.md and all role analysis.md files using @ reference system. Creates comprehensive implementation specification with cross-role insights. +**Dynamic Role Discovery**: Automatically detects which roles participated in brainstorming by scanning for `*/analysis.md` files. Synthesizes only actual participating roles, not predefined lists. + ### Primary Capabilities -- **Framework Integration**: Reference topic-framework.md discussion points across all roles -- **Role Analysis Integration**: Consolidate all role/analysis.md files using @ references -- **Cross-Framework Comparison**: Compare how each role addressed framework discussion points +- **Dynamic Role Discovery**: Automatically identifies participating roles at runtime +- **Framework Integration**: Reference topic-framework.md discussion points across all discovered roles +- **Role Analysis Integration**: Consolidate all discovered role/analysis.md files using @ references +- **Cross-Framework Comparison**: Compare how each participating role addressed framework discussion points - **@ Reference System**: Create structured references to source documents - **Update Detection**: Smart updates when new role analyses are added +- **Flexible Participation**: Supports any subset of available roles (1 to 9+) ### Document Integration Model **Three-Document Reference System**: @@ -58,16 +62,33 @@ IF NOT EXISTS: ### Phase 2: Role Analysis Discovery ```bash -# Discover available role analyses +# Dynamically discover available role analyses SCAN_DIRECTORY: .workflow/WFS-{session}/.brainstorming/ FIND_ANALYSES: [ - */analysis.md files in role directories + Scan all subdirectories for */analysis.md files + Extract role names from directory names ] + +# Available roles (for reference, actual participation is dynamic): +# - product-manager +# - product-owner +# - scrum-master +# - system-architect +# - ui-designer +# - ux-expert +# - data-architect +# - subject-matter-expert +# - test-strategist + LOAD_DOCUMENTS: { "topic_framework": topic-framework.md, - "role_analyses": [discovered analysis.md files], + "role_analyses": [dynamically discovered analysis.md files], + "participating_roles": [extract role names from discovered directories], "existing_synthesis": synthesis-specification.md (if exists) } + +# Note: Not all roles participate in every brainstorming session +# Only synthesize roles that actually produced analysis.md files ``` ### Phase 3: Update Mechanism Check @@ -96,37 +117,55 @@ Initialize synthesis task tracking: ] ``` -### Phase 4: Cross-Role Analysis Execution +### Phase 5: Cross-Role Analysis Execution -#### 4.1 Data Collection and Preprocessing +**Dynamic Role Processing**: The number and types of roles are determined at runtime based on actual analysis.md files discovered in Phase 2. + +#### 5.1 Data Collection and Preprocessing ```pseudo -FOR each role_directory in brainstorming_roles: - IF role_directory exists: - role_analysis = Read(role_directory + "/analysis.md") - role_recommendations = Read(role_directory + "/recommendations.md") IF EXISTS - role_insights[role] = extract_key_insights(role_analysis) - role_recommendations[role] = extract_recommendations(role_analysis) - role_concerns[role] = extract_concerns_risks(role_analysis) +# Iterate over dynamically discovered role analyses +FOR each discovered_role IN participating_roles: + role_directory = brainstorm_dir + "/" + discovered_role + + # Load role analysis (required) + role_analysis = Read(role_directory + "/analysis.md") + + # Load optional artifacts if present + IF EXISTS(role_directory + "/recommendations.md"): + role_recommendations[discovered_role] = Read(role_directory + "/recommendations.md") END IF + + # Extract insights from analysis + role_insights[discovered_role] = extract_key_insights(role_analysis) + role_recommendations[discovered_role] = extract_recommendations(role_analysis) + role_concerns[discovered_role] = extract_concerns_risks(role_analysis) + role_diagrams[discovered_role] = identify_diagrams_and_visuals(role_analysis) END FOR + +# Log participating roles for metadata +participating_role_count = COUNT(participating_roles) +participating_role_names = participating_roles ``` -#### 4.2 Cross-Role Insight Analysis +#### 5.2 Cross-Role Insight Analysis ```pseudo -# Consensus identification +# Consensus identification (across all participating roles) consensus_areas = identify_common_themes(role_insights) agreement_matrix = create_agreement_matrix(role_recommendations) -# Disagreement analysis +# Disagreement analysis (track which specific roles disagree) disagreement_areas = identify_conflicting_views(role_insights) tension_points = analyze_role_conflicts(role_recommendations) +FOR each conflict IN disagreement_areas: + conflict.dissenting_roles = identify_dissenting_roles(conflict) +END FOR # Innovation opportunity extraction innovation_opportunities = extract_breakthrough_ideas(role_insights) synergy_opportunities = identify_cross_role_synergies(role_insights) ``` -#### 4.3 Priority and Decision Matrix Generation +#### 5.3 Priority and Decision Matrix Generation ```pseudo # Create comprehensive evaluation matrix FOR each recommendation: @@ -242,6 +281,33 @@ erDiagram - Compliance requirements and regulations - Technical quality and domain-specific patterns +## Process & Collaboration Concerns +**Consolidated from**: @scrum-master/analysis.md, @product-owner/analysis.md + +### Team Capability Assessment +| Required Skill | Current Level | Gap Analysis | Mitigation Strategy | Reference | +|----------------|---------------|--------------|---------------------|-----------| +| Kubernetes | Intermediate | Need advanced knowledge | Training + external consultant | @scrum-master/analysis.md | +| React Hooks | Advanced | Team ready | None | @scrum-master/analysis.md | + +### Process Risks +| Risk | Impact | Probability | Mitigation | Owner | +|------|--------|-------------|------------|-------| +| Cross-team API dependency | High | Medium | Early API contract definition | @scrum-master/analysis.md | +| UX-Dev alignment gap | Medium | High | Weekly design sync meetings | @ux-expert/analysis.md | + +### Collaboration Patterns +- **Design-Dev Pairing**: UI Designer and Frontend Dev pair programming for complex interactions +- **Architecture Reviews**: Weekly arch review for system-level decisions +- **User Testing Cadence**: Bi-weekly UX testing sessions with real users +- **Reference**: @scrum-master/analysis.md#collaboration + +### Timeline Constraints +- **Blocking Dependencies**: Project-X API must complete before Phase 2 +- **Resource Constraints**: Only 2 backend developers available in Q1 +- **External Dependencies**: Third-party OAuth provider integration timeline +- **Reference**: @scrum-master/analysis.md#constraints + ## Implementation Roadmap (High-Level) ### Development Phases **Phase 1** (0-3 months): Foundation and core features @@ -278,6 +344,9 @@ erDiagram ### Streamlined Status Synchronization Upon completion, update `workflow-session.json`: + +**Dynamic Role Participation**: The `participating_roles` and `roles_synthesized` values are determined at runtime based on actual analysis.md files discovered. + ```json { "phases": { @@ -285,22 +354,47 @@ Upon completion, update `workflow-session.json`: "status": "completed", "synthesis_completed": true, "completed_at": "timestamp", - "participating_roles": ["product-manager", "product-owner", "scrum-master", "system-architect", "ui-designer", "ux-expert", "data-architect", "subject-matter-expert", "test-strategist"], + "participating_roles": ["", "", "..."], + "available_roles": ["product-manager", "product-owner", "scrum-master", "system-architect", "ui-designer", "ux-expert", "data-architect", "subject-matter-expert", "test-strategist"], "consolidated_output": { "synthesis_specification": ".workflow/WFS-{topic}/.brainstorming/synthesis-specification.md" }, "synthesis_quality": { "role_integration": "complete", "requirement_coverage": "comprehensive", + "decision_transparency": "alternatives_documented", + "process_risks_identified": true, "implementation_readiness": "ready" }, "content_metrics": { - "roles_synthesized": 9, - "functional_requirements": 25, - "non_functional_requirements": 12, - "business_requirements": 8, - "implementation_phases": 3, - "risk_factors_identified": 8 + "roles_synthesized": "", + "functional_requirements": "", + "non_functional_requirements": "", + "business_requirements": "", + "architecture_decisions": "", + "controversial_points": "", + "diagrams_included": "", + "process_risks": "", + "team_skill_gaps": "", + "implementation_phases": "", + "risk_factors_identified": "" + } + } + } +} +``` + +**Example with actual values**: +```json +{ + "phases": { + "BRAINSTORM": { + "status": "completed", + "participating_roles": ["product-manager", "system-architect", "ui-designer", "ux-expert", "scrum-master"], + "content_metrics": { + "roles_synthesized": 5, + "functional_requirements": 18, + "controversial_points": 2 } } } @@ -311,28 +405,35 @@ Upon completion, update `workflow-session.json`: ### Required Synthesis Elements - [ ] Integration of all available role analyses with comprehensive coverage -- [ ] Clear identification of consensus areas and disagreement points +- [ ] **Key Designs & Decisions**: Architecture diagrams, user journey maps, ADRs documented +- [ ] **Controversial Points**: Disagreement points, alternatives, and decision rationale captured +- [ ] **Process Concerns**: Team capability gaps, process risks, collaboration patterns identified - [ ] Quantified priority recommendation matrix with evaluation criteria - [ ] Actionable implementation plan with phased approach - [ ] Comprehensive risk assessment with mitigation strategies ### Synthesis Analysis Quality Standards - [ ] **Completeness**: Integrates all available role analyses without gaps +- [ ] **Visual Clarity**: Key diagrams (architecture, data model, user journey) included via Mermaid or images +- [ ] **Decision Transparency**: Documents not just decisions, but alternatives and why they were rejected - [ ] **Insight Generation**: Identifies cross-role patterns and deep insights -- [ ] **Actionability**: Provides specific, executable recommendations and next steps -- [ ] **Balance**: Considers all role perspectives and addresses concerns +- [ ] **Actionability**: Provides specific, executable recommendations with rationale +- [ ] **Balance**: Considers all role perspectives, including process-oriented roles (Scrum Master) - [ ] **Forward-Looking**: Includes long-term strategic and innovation considerations ### Output Validation Criteria - [ ] **Priority-Based**: Recommendations prioritized using multi-dimensional evaluation -- [ ] **Resource-Aware**: Implementation plans consider resource and time constraints -- [ ] **Risk-Managed**: Comprehensive risk assessment with mitigation strategies +- [ ] **Context-Rich**: Each requirement includes rationale summary for immediate understanding +- [ ] **Resource-Aware**: Team skill gaps and constraints explicitly documented +- [ ] **Risk-Managed**: Both technical and process risks captured with mitigation strategies - [ ] **Measurable Success**: Clear success metrics and monitoring frameworks - [ ] **Clear Actions**: Specific next steps with assigned responsibilities and timelines ### Integration Excellence Standards -- [ ] **Cross-Role Synthesis**: Successfully identifies and resolves role perspective conflicts +- [ ] **Cross-Role Synthesis**: Successfully identifies and documents role perspective conflicts +- [ ] **No Role Marginalization**: Process, UX, and compliance concerns equally visible as functional requirements - [ ] **Strategic Coherence**: Recommendations form coherent strategic direction -- [ ] **Implementation Readiness**: Plans are detailed enough for immediate execution +- [ ] **Implementation Readiness**: Plans detailed enough for immediate execution, with clear handoff to IMPL_PLAN.md - [ ] **Stakeholder Alignment**: Addresses needs and concerns of all key stakeholders +- [ ] **Decision Traceability**: Every major decision traceable to source role analysis via @ references - [ ] **Continuous Improvement**: Establishes framework for ongoing optimization and learning \ No newline at end of file