Pre-Flight Maps
Did we think this through before building?
| Map | Question | Key Finding |
|---|---|---|
| Outcome Map | What does success look like? | 7-line binary acceptance test — no partial credit |
| Value Stream Map | Where does time die? | 29 hours manual → 4 minutes generated (435x) |
| Dependency Map | What must happen first? | Single-thread critical path — Step 1.6 unblocks everything |
| Capability Map | What can we actually do? | Shared lib independence is maturity 0 — the riskiest gap |
| A&ID | How do agents orchestrate? | Acceptance test is the single instrument validating the entire pipeline |
The Bridge
| Layer | What It Contains | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Prompt Deck | 5 headlines compressed from these maps | Fast loop |
| Pictures | This page — the thought process | You are here |
| Spec | Engineering depth justified by these maps | Slow loop |
The pictures prove the spec isn't opinion. The prompt deck proves the pictures are communicable.
Context
- Index — Decision surface
- Prompt Deck — 5P pitch cards
- Spec — Engineering depth