Solution Design & Architecture·Task 1.5·Bloom: analyse·Difficulty 3/5·8 min read·Updated 2026-07-14

Iterating the Decomposition as Constraints Emerge (CCAR-P)

Apply decomposition techniques for complex problem solving

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In short
A decomposition made during discovery is a hypothesis, not a final answer; it should be revisited once pattern and reference-architecture decisions surface new constraints. Discovering that a "static knowledge" sub-task is actually live state should trigger re-decomposing that piece into a tool call, not patching it inside the original bucket. A decomposition that never changes after the first draft is a sign it was not tested against real architecture constraints, and revisiting is cheaper early than after implementation.

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