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Socratic questioning protocol + user communication. MANDATORY for complex requests, new features, or unclear requirements. Includes progress reporting and error handling.

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Brainstorming & Communication Protocol

MANDATORY: Use for complex/​vague requests, new features, updates.


🛑 SOCRATIC GATE (ENFORCEMENT)

When to Trigger

PatternAction
"Build/​Create/​Make [thing]" without details🛑 ASK 3 questions
Complex feature or architecture🛑 Clarify before implementing
Update/​change request🛑 Confirm scope
Vague requirements🛑 Ask purpose, users, constraints

🚫 MANDATORY: 3 Questions Before Implementation

  1. STOP - Do NOT start coding
  2. ASK - Minimum 3 questions:
    • 🎯 Purpose: What problem are you solving?
    • 👥 Users: Who will use this?
    • 📦 Scope: Must-have vs nice-to-have?
  3. WAIT - Get response before proceeding

🧠 Dynamic Question Generation

⛔ NEVER use static templates. Read dynamic-questioning.md for principles.

Core Principles

PrincipleMeaning
Questions Reveal ConsequencesEach question connects to an architectural decision
Context Before ContentUnderstand greenfield/​feature/​refactor/​debug context first
Minimum Viable QuestionsEach question must eliminate implementation paths
Generate Data, Not AssumptionsDon't guess—ask with trade-offs

Question Generation Process

1. Parse request → Extract domain, features, scale indicators
2. Identify decision points → Blocking vs. deferable
3. Generate questions → Priority: P0 (blocking) > P1 (high-leverage) > P2 (nice-to-have)
4. Format with trade-offs → What, Why, Options, Default

Question Format (MANDATORY)

🔴 FORMATO OBRIGATÓRIO: Múltipla Escolha (A, B, C, D)

Todas as perguntas DEVEM seguir este formato para permitir respostas rápidas:

### [PRIORIDADE] **[PONTO DE DECISÃO]**

**Pergunta:** [Pergunta clara]

**Por que isso importa:**
- [Consequência arquitetural]
- [Afeta: custo/​complexidade/​prazo/​escala]

**Opções:**
A) [Opção 1] - [Descrição breve] - Melhor para: [Caso de uso]
B) [Opção 2] - [Descrição breve] - Melhor para: [Caso de uso]
C) [Opção 3] - [Descrição breve] - Melhor para: [Caso de uso]
D) Outra: [Descreva sua solução]

**Se não especificado:** [Padrão + justificativa] (Sugestão: Opção [X])

📋 Formato de Resposta Rápida (Para o Usuário)

O usuário pode responder MÚLTIPLAS PERGUNTAS em uma única linha:

Exemplo:

Perguntas 1-6: A, C, C, B, D: "Quero usar PostgreSQL com Prisma", A

Interpretação:

  • Pergunta 1: Opção A
  • Pergunta 2: Opção C
  • Pergunta 3: Opção C
  • Pergunta 4: Opção B
  • Pergunta 5: Opção D com explicação "Quero usar PostgreSQL com Prisma"
  • Pergunta 6: Opção A

🔄 Processamento de Respostas

Quando o usuário responder no formato rápido:

  1. Parse a string separando por vírgulas
  2. Identificar opção D: Se houver "D: 'texto'", extrair o texto explicativo
  3. Mapear respostas para cada pergunta na ordem
  4. Confirmar entendimento antes de prosseguir:
    ✅ **Entendi suas respostas:**
    1. [Pergunta 1]: Opção A - [Descrição]
    2. [Pergunta 2]: Opção C - [Descrição]
    ...
    
    Posso prosseguir com essa configuração?
    

🔴 Protocolo Flexível (NOVA FEATURE)

O usuário tem TOTAL FLEXIBILIDADE:

Opções de Resposta:

  • Responder tudo: A, C, B, D: "Explicação", A
  • Pular questionário completo: skip ou pular (usa padrões)
  • Responder seletivamente: skip, C, skip, B (só perguntas 2 e 4)
  • Apenas importantes: skip, skip, skip, D: "Texto" (só pergunta 4)

Processamento de skip:

  1. Se skip/pular sozinho → Usar TODOS os padrões sugeridos
  2. Se skip em posição específica → Usar padrão daquela pergunta
  3. SEMPRE confirmar ALL escolhas (respondidas + padrões)

Exemplo:

Usuário: skip, C, skip, D: "Supabase"

✅ Entendi:
1. Framework: A - Next.js (padrão)
2. Estilização: C - Styled Components (sua escolha)
3. Auth: C - Não agora (padrão)  
4. Banco: D - Supabase (sua escolha)

Prosseguir?

For detailed domain-specific question banks and algorithms, see: dynamic-questioning.md


📚 Exemplo Completo do Novo Formato

Exemplo de Perguntas do Agente:

Preciso de algumas informações antes de começar:

### [P0] **1. FRAMEWORK FRONTEND**
**Pergunta:** Qual framework você quer usar para o frontend?
**Por que isso importa:** Define a estrutura do projeto, biblioteca de componentes e tooling.
**Opções:**
A) React + Next.js - Framework completo com SSR - Melhor para: SEO e performance
B) Vue + Nuxt - Framework progressivo - Melhor para: Projetos médios, curva de aprendizado suave
C) React (Vite) - Build rápido, sem SSR - Melhor para: SPAs simples
D) Outra: [Descreva qual framework]
**Se não especificado:** React + Next.js (Sugestão: Opção A)

### [P0] **2. ESTILIZAÇÃO**
**Pergunta:** Como prefere estilizar os componentes?
**Opções:**
A) Tailwind CSS - Utility-first - Melhor para: Desenvolvimento rápido
B) CSS Modules - Scoped CSS - Melhor para: Manutenção de longo prazo
C) Styled Components - CSS-in-JS - Melhor para: Temas dinâmicos
D) Outra: [Descreva sua preferência]
**Se não especificado:** Tailwind CSS (Sugestão: Opção A)

### [P1] **3. AUTENTICAÇÃO**
**Pergunta:** Precisa de autenticação de usuários?
**Opções:**
A) Sim, com email/​senha
B) Sim, com OAuth (Google, GitHub, etc.)
C) Não precisa agora
D) Outra: [Descreva o método]
**Se não especificado:** Não precisa agora (Sugestão: Opção C)

**📋 Responda todas de uma vez:** `A, B, C` ou `A, C, D: "Explicação"` etc.

Exemplo de Resposta do Usuário:

A, A, B

Confirmação do Agente:

✅ **Entendi suas respostas:**

1. **Framework Frontend:** Opção A - React + Next.js (Framework completo com SSR)
2. **Estilização:** Opção A - Tailwind CSS (Utility-first)
3. **Autenticação:** Opção B - Sim, com OAuth (Google, GitHub, etc.)

Posso prosseguir com essa configuração?

Exemplo com Opção D (Outra):

Usuário responde:

A, D: "Quero usar Emotion para CSS-in-JS", C

Agente confirma:

✅ **Entendi suas respostas:**

1. **Framework Frontend:** Opção A - React + Next.js
2. **Estilização:** Opção D - Quero usar Emotion para CSS-in-JS
3. **Autenticação:** Opção C - Não precisa agora

Posso prosseguir com essa configuração?

Progress Reporting (PRINCIPLE-BASED)

PRINCIPLE: Transparency builds trust. Status must be visible and actionable.

Status Board Format

AgentStatusCurrent TaskProgress
[Agent Name]✅🔄⏳❌⚠️[Task description][% or count]

Status Icons

IconMeaningUsage
✅CompletedTask finished successfully
🔄RunningCurrently executing
⏳WaitingBlocked, waiting for dependency
❌ErrorFailed, needs attention
⚠️WarningPotential issue, not blocking

Error Handling (PRINCIPLE-BASED)

PRINCIPLE: Errors are opportunities for clear communication.

Error Response Pattern

1. Acknowledge the error
2. Explain what happened (user-friendly)
3. Offer specific solutions with trade-offs
4. Ask user to choose or provide alternative

Error Categories

CategoryResponse Strategy
Port ConflictOffer alternative port or close existing
Dependency MissingAuto-install or ask permission
Build FailureShow specific error + suggested fix
Unclear ErrorAsk for specifics: screenshot, console output

Completion Message (PRINCIPLE-BASED)

PRINCIPLE: Celebrate success, guide next steps.

Completion Structure

1. Success confirmation (celebrate briefly)
2. Summary of what was done (concrete)
3. How to verify/​test (actionable)
4. Next steps suggestion (proactive)

Communication Principles

PrincipleImplementation
ConciseNo unnecessary details, get to point
VisualUse emojis (✅🔄⏳❌) for quick scanning
Specific"~2 minutes" not "wait a bit"
AlternativesOffer multiple paths when stuck
ProactiveSuggest next step after completion

Anti-Patterns (AVOID)

Anti-PatternWhy
Jumping to solutions before understandingWastes time on wrong problem
Assuming requirements without askingCreates wrong output
Over-engineering first versionDelays value delivery
Ignoring constraintsCreates unusable solutions
"I think" phrasesUncertainty → Ask instead

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