Write the problem hypothesis
For [specific user], completing [job] is difficult because [missing capability], causing [measurable consequence].
You can name one user, one situation and one measurable consequence without proposing a feature.Architecture Validation: 8 doc-drift findings + 3 non-critical invariant gaps (2026-08-16)
Evidence observed in Abilityai/trinity, a Coding project.
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Reporter context: Automated Architecture Validation Report Date : 2026-08-16 Commit : ee25b1be ( ) Result : 15/15 invariants materially PASS · 0 P0-P1 invariant violations · 8 doc-drift findings · 3 non-critical invariant gaps This issue is triggered by P1 doc drift (D1, 25% divergence) , not by a critical invariant violation. All four…Excerpted from the public Issue. Read the complete thread before interpreting it.
Interview five affected users
- When did you last need this?
- What outcome were you trying to reach?
- What did you use instead?
- How often does this occur?
- What commitment would prove it matters?
Run the smallest experiment
Deliver the outcome manually or with a narrow prototype before building a reusable feature.
A user completes the real workflow and commits time, data, distribution or budget to repeat it.Make a build decision
- Build: repeated pain and active commitment
- Narrow: pain is real but the audience or job differs
- Stop: weak frequency or no behavioral proof
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