Knowledge Lineage Tracker FAQs

Question 1

What is Knowledge Lineage tracing?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How does this skill help with legacy code?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Does it work with standard documentation formats?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

When should I use the Research skill?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Can I use this to reconsider previously failed projects?

Accepted Answer

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

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Knowledge Lineage Tracker

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