Deep Dive Workflow FAQs

Question 1

How are the findings from the Deep Dive stored?

Accepted Answer

All findings, brainstormed solutions, and implementation plans are automatically saved as Markdown files within a specific 'deep-dive/{task-name}/' directory for future reference and documentation.

Question 2

Can I skip a phase in the Deep Dive process?

Accepted Answer

While the skill allows for flexibility, it is best practice to follow the order of Research, Innovate, and then Plan, as each phase builds on the data and decisions gathered in the previous step.

Question 3

What is the benefit of the Innovate phase?

Accepted Answer

The Innovate phase prevents 'tunnel vision' by requiring the exploration of 2-3 different architectural approaches and comparing their trade-offs before committing to a final implementation path.

Question 4

Does this skill actually modify my source code?

Accepted Answer

No, the Deep Dive skill is strictly for research and planning. It generates detailed implementation plans and specifications, but the actual code modification remains a separate step to be executed once the plan is approved.

Question 5

Why should I use the Deep Dive workflow instead of just asking Claude to code?

Accepted Answer

For complex tasks, jumping straight to code often leads to technical debt or overlooked edge cases. This skill ensures a deep understanding and careful planning, resulting in higher-quality, more maintainable code.

Deep Dive Workflow

Key Features

Use Cases

Deep Dive Workflow

Key Features

Use Cases