documentation-fundamentals
DanielPodolskyGuides documentation standards including READMEs, JSDoc, and code comments. Use when writing documentation, adding comments, or explaining code. Enforces "WHY not WHAT" principle.
ownership-gate
DanielPodolskyVerifies junior truly understands code they wrote through line-by-line walkthrough. BLOCKING gate that must pass to complete any task. Triggered during /own:done flow.
error-handling-fundamentals
DanielPodolskyGuides error handling for async operations and API calls. Use when junior asks "what if this fails", "handle errors", "try catch", "network error", or builds features with fetch, promises, or external services.
engineering-fundamentals
DanielPodolskyBackground knowledge for code quality. Applied when reviewing naming conventions, DRY, SOLID, function size, refactoring, or when junior asks "is this clean", "code review", "better way".
testing-gate
DanielPodolskyVerifies test coverage and encourages testing habits. WARNING gate that checks for tests during /own:done flow without blocking.
fundamentals-gate
DanielPodolskyVerifies code quality including naming conventions, function size, and DRY principles. SUGGESTION gate that offers polish items during /own:done flow.
database-fundamentals
DanielPodolskyReviews schema design, SQL queries, ORM patterns. Use when junior creates schema, writes queries, adds migrations, works with Prisma/MongoDB/PostgreSQL, or asks "is this SQL safe", "N+1", "index".
security-fundamentals
DanielPodolskyReviews security including OWASP Top 10, input validation, auth. Use when junior builds login, authentication, stores passwords, handles user input, API keys, JWT tokens, or asks "is this secure".
protocol-d-debugging
DanielPodolskyGuides systematic debugging through Protocol D (READ, ISOLATE, DOCS, HYPOTHESIZE, VERIFY). Use when junior says "stuck", "not working", "broken", "bug", "error", "crashed", "failing", "can't figure out", or expresses frustration. Do NOT use for general questions.
resistance-protocol
DanielPodolskyEmpathetic pushback when junior shortcuts learning. Activates on "just write the code", "do it for me", "skip this", "just fix it", "I don't have time", "too slow", or attempts to bypass the mentorship process.
error-handling-gate
DanielPodolskyVerifies error handling including empty catch detection, user-friendly messages, and logging. WARNING gate triggered during /own:done flow.
performance-gate
DanielPodolskyVerifies performance including N+1 query detection, scalability assessment, and complexity analysis. WARNING gate triggered during /own:done flow.
frontend-fundamentals
DanielPodolskyReviews React/Vue component architecture, state, and hooks. Use when junior builds components, forms, modals, uses useState, useEffect, adds state, or asks "is this good React".
resume-bullet-extraction
DanielPodolskyTransforms completed work into powerful resume bullet points with action verbs, technical context, and quantified impact. Use when completing tasks, updating portfolio, or preparing job applications.
star-story-extraction
DanielPodolskyTransforms completed work into STAR interview stories (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Use when completing tasks, preparing for behavioral interviews, or documenting achievements.
backend-fundamentals
DanielPodolskyReviews API design, REST conventions, and backend architecture. Use when junior builds API endpoints, Express routes, middleware, controllers, or asks "is this RESTful", "check my endpoint".
seo-fundamentals
DanielPodolskyReviews SEO including meta tags, semantic HTML, and Open Graph. Use when building public-facing pages, adding title/description tags, or optimizing for search engines.
accessibility-fundamentals
DanielPodolskyReviews accessibility including WCAG, ARIA, keyboard navigation. Use when junior builds forms, buttons, modals, interactive elements, or asks "is this accessible", "a11y", "screen reader".