understand-propose-implement-verify

## Constraints - Apply `@rules/php/core-standards.md` **only once it is established that the project is a PHP project (PHP stack in `composer.json`) and the change touches PHP code** — skip it for non-PHP work (docs, tooling, infra, config); do not load the PHP standards for a task that does not touch PHP. - If the current project uses Laravel, also apply `@rules/laravel/laravel.md`, `@rules/laravel/architecture.md`, `@rules/laravel/filament.md`, and `@rules/laravel/livewire.md` (likewise only when the change touches PHP) - Always follow this order: understand → propose → implement → verify - Prefer existing project skills over custom solutions; do not duplicate logic already covered by a skill ## Use when - Solving a task that requires structured thinking and controlled execution - Coordinating multiple steps or skills ## Execution ### 1. Understand - Analyze the problem, context, and related resources - Classify the task (bug, feature, refactor, review, etc.) - Define a short checklist of goals, constraints, and assumptions ### 2. Propose - Suggest the smallest safe solution - Explain why this approach is preferred (impact, risk, trade-offs) - Select relevant existing skills to execute the plan ### 3. Implement - Execute the solution using selected skills where applicable - Keep changes focused and aligned with project conventions - Add or update tests for changed behavior ### 4. Verify - Validate the result against requirements - Run relevant checks/tests for the affected scope - Ensure no regressions or unintended side effects - Summarize what was changed, tested, and any remaining risks ## Done when - The task is fully addressed - The solution follows the defined loop - Existing skills were reused where applicable - Results are validated and clearly summarized

Constraints

Apply @rules/php/core-standards.md only once it is established that the project is a PHP project (PHP stack in composer.json) and the change touches PHP code — skip it for non-PHP work (docs, tooling, infra, config); do not load the PHP standards for a task that does not touch PHP.
If the current project uses Laravel, also apply @rules/laravel/laravel.md, @rules/laravel/architecture.md, @rules/laravel/filament.md, and @rules/laravel/livewire.md (likewise only when the change touches PHP)
Always follow this order: understand → propose → implement → verify
Prefer existing project skills over custom solutions; do not duplicate logic already covered by a skill

Use when

Solving a task that requires structured thinking and controlled execution
Coordinating multiple steps or skills

Execution

1. Understand

Analyze the problem, context, and related resources
Classify the task (bug, feature, refactor, review, etc.)
Define a short checklist of goals, constraints, and assumptions

2. Propose

Suggest the smallest safe solution
Explain why this approach is preferred (impact, risk, trade-offs)
Select relevant existing skills to execute the plan

3. Implement

Execute the solution using selected skills where applicable
Keep changes focused and aligned with project conventions
Add or update tests for changed behavior

4. Verify

Validate the result against requirements
Run relevant checks/tests for the affected scope
Ensure no regressions or unintended side effects
Summarize what was changed, tested, and any remaining risks

Done when

The task is fully addressed
The solution follows the defined loop
Existing skills were reused where applicable
Results are validated and clearly summarized