clean-architecture
Structure software around the Dependency Rule: source code dependencies point inward from frameworks to use cases to entities. Use when the user mentions "architecture layers", "dependency rule", "ports and adapters (hexagonal)", "onion architecture", "screaming architecture", "where should business logic go", "decouple from the database", "swap the framework without a rewrite", or "keep business rules independent". Also trigger when deciding which layer code belongs in, isolating core logic from infrastructure, defining module boundaries, or debating whether the framework should call your code or the reverse. Covers component principles, boundaries, and SOLID. For code-level quality, see clean-code. For domain modeling, see domain-driven-design.
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Open your terminal
- Mac: Press ⌘ Space, type "Terminal", press Enter
- Windows: Press Win R, type "cmd", press Enter
Paste the command above and press Enter
Use the Copy command button, then paste in your terminal (Mac: ⌘V, Windows: Ctrl V).
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You MUST use this before any creative work - creating features, building components, adding functionality, or modifying behavior. Explores user intent, requirements and design before implementation.
finishing-a-development-branch
Use when implementation is complete, all tests pass, and you need to decide how to integrate the work
test-driven-development
Use when implementing any feature or bugfix, before writing implementation code
requesting-code-review
Use when completing tasks, implementing major features, or before merging to verify work meets requirements