What is Knowledge Lineage tracing?

Knowledge Lineage tracing is the practice of investigating the history and evolution of technical ideas to understand why certain decisions were made and what alternatives were rejected.

How does this skill help with legacy code?

It provides techniques like 'Decision Archaeology' to find original problem contexts, helping you understand if a complex legacy solution is still necessary or can be safely replaced.

Does it work with standard documentation formats?

Yes, it is designed to search and integrate with common documentation standards like Architectural Decision Records (ADRs) and Git commit logs.

When should I use the Research skill?

Use it before proposing major refactors, when questioning 'why do we use this', or before implementing a 'new' technology that might have been tried before.

Can I use this to reconsider previously failed projects?

Absolutely. The 'Failed Attempt Analysis' technique helps you identify if the original failure was due to fundamental flaws or constraints that no longer exist today.

Knowledge Lineage Tracker

Name: Knowledge Lineage Tracker
Author: spacholski1225

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학습 및 문서화

Analyzes the historical evolution of code and architectural decisions to prevent redundant failures and rediscover effective past solutions.

소개

The Knowledge Lineage Tracker is a specialized research skill designed to help developers perform 'decision archaeology' within their codebases. It provides structured frameworks for understanding why specific technical paths were taken, analyzing why past attempts failed, and detecting when 'new' ideas are actually revivals of older paradigms. By leveraging git history, decision records, and architectural shifts, this skill ensures that technical evolution is driven by institutional memory and context rather than trend-following, helping teams avoid repeating expensive mistakes.

주요 기능

Decision Archaeology for uncovering the 'why' behind legacy code
Revival Detection for identifying historical precedents of modern tools
Paradigm Shift Mapping to track architectural gains and losses
2 GitHub stars
Advanced Git and ADR search strategies for deep codebase history
Failed Attempt Analysis to re-evaluate abandoned solutions in new contexts

사용 사례

Evaluating whether to replace a legacy system with a modern alternative
Investigating the original intent behind complex or 'over-engineered' patterns
Determining if a previously failed technology is now viable due to context changes

소개

주요 기능

Decision Archaeology for uncovering the 'why' behind legacy code
Revival Detection for identifying historical precedents of modern tools
Paradigm Shift Mapping to track architectural gains and losses
2 GitHub stars
Advanced Git and ADR search strategies for deep codebase history
Failed Attempt Analysis to re-evaluate abandoned solutions in new contexts

사용 사례

Evaluating whether to replace a legacy system with a modern alternative
Investigating the original intent behind complex or 'over-engineered' patterns
Determining if a previously failed technology is now viable due to context changes