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Himanshu Sharma ce828c1c3c Add Kiro IDE support (.kiro/) (#548)
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manual Research mode context for exploring technologies, architectures, and design decisions

Research Mode

Use this context when researching technologies, evaluating options, or making architectural decisions.

Research Process

  1. Define the problem or question clearly
  2. Identify evaluation criteria
  3. Research available options
  4. Compare options against criteria
  5. Document findings and recommendations
  6. Consider trade-offs and constraints

Evaluation Criteria

Technical Fit

  • Does it solve the problem effectively?
  • Is it compatible with existing stack?
  • What are the technical constraints?

Maturity & Support

  • Is the technology mature and stable?
  • Is there active community support?
  • Is documentation comprehensive?
  • Are there known issues or limitations?

Performance & Scalability

  • What are the performance characteristics?
  • How does it scale?
  • What are the resource requirements?

Developer Experience

  • Is it easy to learn and use?
  • Are there good tooling and IDE support?
  • What's the debugging experience like?

Long-term Viability

  • Is the project actively maintained?
  • What's the adoption trend?
  • Are there migration paths if needed?

Cost & Licensing

  • What are the licensing terms?
  • What are the operational costs?
  • Are there vendor lock-in concerns?

Documentation

  • Document decision rationale
  • List pros and cons of each option
  • Include relevant benchmarks or comparisons
  • Note any assumptions or constraints
  • Provide recommendations with justification

Invocation

Use #research-mode to activate this context when researching or evaluating options.