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Apply when facing a novel UI interaction or architectural decision with no precedent in the codebase. Build 2-3 competing prototypes and compare side by side before committing.

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Exhaust the Design Space

When a novel interaction or architectural decision has no established precedent, explore several concrete alternatives before implementation. Building the wrong thing costs more than exploring three options.

The rule: When the right answer is not obvious, build 2-3 competing prototypes or sketches. Compare them side by side. Only then commit.

When it applies:

Novel UI interactions (no prior art in the codebase)
Architectural choices with multiple viable approaches
Product design decisions where user experience depends on feel, not logic

When it doesn't:

Mechanical implementation where the pattern is established
Bug fixes or refactors with a clear target state
Changes where constraints dictate a single viable approach

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