Writing New Code

Writing New Code

The Flow

User: "Implement..." / "Add a feature..." / "Build..." / "Create..."

→ code-foundations classifies as WRITE
→ cc-developer-character checks mindset
→ cc-construction-prerequisites plans before coding
→ cc-pseudocode-programming designs the implementation

What the Skill Prevents

Without Skill	With Skill
Start coding immediately	Plan first, code second
Discover requirements mid-implementation	Requirements clear upfront
Rework when design doesn't fit	Design verified before coding
"I'll figure it out as I go"	Explicit phases with checkpoints

Example Prompt

User: Add a window picker feature that lets users fuzzy-search windows and focus the selected one

Claude will:

1. Classify as WRITE
2. Use cc-construction-prerequisites to create a phased plan
3. Define checkpoints between phases
4. Identify risks upfront
5. Get your approval before implementing

See It In Action

• Window Picker Plan - Full phased plan with checkpoints, risk register, and review

Skills Involved

Skill	Role
code-foundations	Classifies task as WRITE
cc-developer-character	"Plan before coding" mindset
cc-construction-prerequisites	Creates phased implementation plan
cc-pseudocode-programming	Designs routines before coding
cc-routine-and-class-design	Validates interfaces (CHECKER mode)
cc-defensive-programming	Validates error handling (CHECKER mode)