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The 9D Framework provides a structured methodology for shipping software features by guiding Claude through nine distinct stages: Discovery, Definition, Design, Development, Documentation, Delivery, Data, Debrief, and Deprecation. This skill helps developers and product managers maintain consistency, ensure rigorous technical planning, validate user needs, and manage the full lifecycle of a feature, including the often-overlooked stages of post-launch data analysis and eventual sunsetting. By implementing this framework, teams can ensure that every feature is well-defined, safely deployed, and properly measured for success.