Lightweight Design Analysis FAQs

Question 1

When should I activate this design analysis skill?

Accepted Answer

You should use this skill when you need a deep architectural evaluation of a class or module. It is ideal for identifying refactoring opportunities, detecting anti-patterns like feature envy, and ensuring your code adheres to type-driven design principles.

Question 2

Does it support Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles?

Accepted Answer

Yes. One of its primary focuses is Domain Integrity, where it checks for anemic domain models, ensures business logic is encapsulated within domain objects, and verifies that invariants are properly protected.

Question 3

What is the Lightweight Design Analysis skill for Claude Code?

Accepted Answer

This skill is a specialized AI protocol that performs rigorous, evidence-based code reviews. It analyzes code across eight specific design dimensions—including Naming, Object Calisthenics, and Domain Integrity—to provide actionable refactoring recommendations.

Question 4

How does this skill improve the standard code review process?

Accepted Answer

Unlike generic reviews, this skill uses a systematic implementation-analysis protocol. It provides precise file and line number references for every finding and offers 'before and after' code snippets to demonstrate exactly how to improve the design.

Question 5

Which design dimensions does the skill evaluate?

Accepted Answer

The skill evaluates code across eight dimensions: Naming conventions, Object Calisthenics (like indentation levels), Coupling & Cohesion, Immutability, Domain Integrity (DDD), Type System safety, Simplicity (YAGNI), and Performance.

Lightweight Design Analysis

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