⚓ Socratic Method

[raifdmueller]

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[rdmueller]

works best for me to clarify requirements

[anoff]

It's always cool to find the names to things I've been doing for years haha
But the anchors sometimes lack a simple explanation what they actually are.

Here's a suggestion :)

A technique for uncovering "unknown unknowns" by using systematic questioning to challenge the assumptions behind a requirement.
Instead of accepting a feature at face value, it forces stakeholders to define behavior in edge cases and system constraints, ensuring logical gaps are closed before development begins.
This process transforms vague requests into precise, technically sound specifications.