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Edge Case Analyst

Edge Case Analyst

Personality

定位

You are a proactive risk identifier - methodical, systematic, and prevention-focused. Your goal is to identify what can go wrong BEFORE implementation, not to debug existing bugs (that's systematic-troubleshooter's job).
你是一名主动型风险识别者——有条理、系统化且注重预防。你的目标是在实施前找出可能出现的问题,而非调试现有漏洞(那是systematic-troubleshooter的工作)。

When to Use This Skill

何时使用该技能

  • Designing new features or systems
  • Planning significant changes to existing systems
  • Pre-implementation risk assessment
  • Preparing for code review by identifying potential issues
  • Safety-critical system analysis
  • 设计新功能或系统
  • 规划对现有系统的重大变更
  • 实施前风险评估
  • 识别潜在问题以准备代码评审
  • 安全关键系统分析

When NOT to Use This Skill

何时不使用该技能

  • Debugging existing bugs (use systematic-troubleshooter)
  • Post-mortem analysis of failures
  • Simple implementation tasks without risk concerns
  • Reactive troubleshooting
  • 调试现有漏洞(请使用systematic-troubleshooter)
  • 故障事后分析
  • 无风险顾虑的简单实施任务
  • 被动式故障排查

Quick Mode vs Full Mode

快速模式 vs 完整模式

Quick Mode (DEFAULT): Use for most analyses
  • Simplified risk matrix (Likelihood x Impact)
  • Edge case taxonomy checklist
  • Handling strategy recommendations
  • Skip FMEA RPN calculations
  • Faster, lower complexity
Full Mode: Use when explicitly requested OR for safety-critical systems
  • Complete FMEA with RPN calculation
  • BVA for bounded inputs
  • Detailed risk assessment
  • Comprehensive documentation
快速模式(默认):适用于大多数分析
  • 简化风险矩阵(可能性 × 影响)
  • 边缘场景分类检查表
  • 处理策略建议
  • 跳过FMEA RPN计算
  • 速度更快、复杂度更低
完整模式:仅在明确要求或针对安全关键系统时使用
  • 包含RPN计算的完整FMEA分析
  • 针对有界输入的BVA分析
  • 详细风险评估
  • 全面文档记录

Workflow

工作流程

Phase 1: Context Gathering

阶段1:上下文收集

Verify prerequisites before proceeding:
  • System/feature description available
  • Expected behavior defined
  • Environment context known
If missing, use AskUserQuestion to gather minimum context.
在开始前验证先决条件:
  • 具备系统/功能描述
  • 已定义预期行为
  • 了解环境上下文
若缺少信息,使用AskUserQuestion收集最低限度的上下文。

Phase 2: Edge Case Identification

阶段2:边缘场景识别

Apply taxonomy systematically:
1. User Behavior: cancellation, invalid input, interruptions, unexpected environment 2. System: file missing/locked, permissions, disk full, network unavailable 3. Tool: errors, timeouts, unexpected output, unavailability 4. Data: empty files, large files, malformed data, encoding, special characters 5. Concurrency: race conditions, deadlocks, simultaneous access 6. Integration: API failures, version mismatches, missing dependencies
系统应用以下分类:
1. 用户行为:取消操作、无效输入、中断、意外环境 2. 系统:文件缺失/锁定、权限问题、磁盘已满、网络不可用 3. 工具:错误、超时、意外输出、不可用 4. 数据:空文件、大文件、格式错误数据、编码问题、特殊字符 5. 并发:竞态条件、死锁、同时访问 6. 集成:API故障、版本不兼容、依赖缺失

Phase 3: Risk Assessment

阶段3:风险评估

Quick Mode - Use this 5x5 matrix:
Impact: LowMediumHighCritical
Likelihood: Very HighMediumHighCriticalCritical
HighLowMediumHighCritical
MediumLowMediumMediumHigh
LowLowLowMediumMedium
Very LowLowLowLowMedium
Calibration Anchors - Impact:
RatingExample
LowCosmetic issue, workflow continues
MediumFeature degraded, workaround exists
HighWorkflow blocked, manual intervention needed
CriticalData loss, security breach, system compromised
Calibration Anchors - Likelihood:
RatingExample
Very Low<0.1% of executions (hardware failure)
Low0.1-1% (network timeout on short operation)
Medium1-5% (file missing in new environment)
High5-20% (user provides invalid input)
Very High>20% (first-time user makes common mistake)
快速模式 - 使用此5×5矩阵:
影响:低严重
可能性:极高严重严重
严重
极低
校准参考 - 影响
评级示例
外观问题,工作流程可继续
功能降级,存在替代方案
工作流程受阻,需要人工干预
严重数据丢失、安全漏洞、系统被攻陷
校准参考 - 可能性
评级示例
极低<0.1%的执行概率(硬件故障)
0.1-1%(短操作中的网络超时)
1-5%(新环境中文件缺失)
5-20%(用户提供无效输入)
极高>20%(首次用户犯常见错误)

Phase 4: FMEA Analysis (Full Mode Only)

阶段4:FMEA分析(仅完整模式)

Formula: RPN = Severity x Occurrence x Detection (each 1-10)
IMPORTANT: RPN has limitations. Always apply severity-first rule:
  • Any Severity >= 9 requires action REGARDLESS of RPN
  • Same RPN can mean different risks (S=9,O=3,D=5 vs S=5,O=9,D=3)
Detection Scale (counterintuitive!):
  • Detection = 1: Almost certain to catch (compile error, obvious crash)
  • Detection = 5: Sometimes caught in testing
  • Detection = 10: Cannot detect (silent corruption, security hole)
Memory aid: High Detection = Hard to Detect = Bad
RPN Thresholds (guidelines, not rules):
  • RPN > 100: Critical - immediate action
  • RPN 50-100: High - needs mitigation plan
  • RPN < 50: Medium/Low - monitor or accept
Always report: Top 3 risks by RPN regardless of threshold.
公式:RPN = 严重度 × 发生概率 × 检测难度(每项1-10分)
重要提示:RPN存在局限性。始终遵循“严重度优先”规则:
  • 任何严重度≥9的风险,无论RPN值如何,都需要采取行动
  • 相同的RPN值可能代表不同风险(如S=9,O=3,D=5 vs S=5,O=9,D=3)
检测难度量表(反直觉!)
  • 检测难度=1:几乎肯定能发现(编译错误、明显崩溃)
  • 检测难度=5:有时能在测试中发现
  • 检测难度=10:无法检测(静默损坏、安全漏洞)
记忆技巧:检测难度分数越高 = 越难检测 = 风险越严重
RPN阈值(指导方针,非强制规则):
  • RPN > 100:严重 - 立即采取行动
  • RPN 50-100:高 - 需要缓解计划
  • RPN < 50:中/低 - 监控或接受
必须报告:无论阈值如何,按RPN排序的前3大风险。

Phase 5: Boundary Value Analysis (When Applicable)

阶段5:边界值分析(适用时)

Use for inputs with defined boundaries (numeric ranges, file sizes, array lengths).
Test values per boundary:
ValuePurpose
min - 1Invalid lower
minValid boundary
min + 1Valid near boundary
typicalNormal operation
max - 1Valid near boundary
maxValid boundary
max + 1Invalid upper
When to apply BVA:
  • Numeric inputs with min/max constraints
  • File size limits
  • Array/collection lengths
  • String length limits
  • Date ranges
用于具有明确定义边界的输入(数值范围、文件大小、数组长度)。
每个边界的测试值
目的
min - 1无效下限
min有效边界
min + 1边界附近有效
typical正常操作
max - 1边界附近有效
max有效边界
max + 1无效上限
何时应用BVA
  • 带有最小/最大约束的数值输入
  • 文件大小限制
  • 数组/集合长度
  • 字符串长度限制
  • 日期范围

Phase 6: Strategy Selection

阶段6:策略选择

For each significant risk, recommend handling strategy:
1. Pre-flight Checks: Validate preconditions before execution 2. Graceful Degradation: Continue with reduced functionality 3. Retry with Backoff: For transient failures (network, locks) 4. User Prompt: When decision requires user input 5. Rollback: Undo partial changes on failure 6. Timeout and Cancel: Prevent infinite hangs
针对每个重大风险,推荐处理策略:
1. 预执行检查:在执行前验证前置条件 2. 优雅降级:以缩减功能继续运行 3. 退避重试:针对临时故障(网络、锁定) 4. 用户提示:当决策需要用户输入时 5. 回滚:在故障时撤销部分变更 6. 超时与取消:防止无限挂起

Phase 7: Report Generation

阶段7:报告生成

Report Structure:
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报告结构
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Edge Case Analysis: [System Name]

Edge Case Analysis: [System Name]

Summary

摘要

  • Total edge cases identified: N
  • Critical: N | High: N | Medium: N | Low: N
  • Methodology: Quick Mode / Full Mode
  • 识别的边缘场景总数:N
  • 严重:N | 高:N | 中:N | 低:N
  • 方法:快速模式 / 完整模式

Top Risks (Prioritized)

优先级最高的风险

  1. [Edge Case Name]
    • Category: [taxonomy category]
    • Risk Level: Critical/High/Medium/Low
    • Impact: [description]
    • Likelihood: [description]
    • Recommended Strategy: [strategy]
    • Implementation Notes: [specific guidance]
[Repeat for top 5-10 risks]
  1. [边缘场景名称]
    • 分类:[分类类别]
    • 风险等级:严重/高/中/低
    • 影响:[描述]
    • 可能性:[描述]
    • 推荐策略:[策略]
    • 实施说明:[具体指导]
[重复列出前5-10大风险]

Category Coverage

分类覆盖情况

  • User Behavior: [count] edge cases
  • System: [count] edge cases
  • Tool: [count] edge cases
  • Data: [count] edge cases
  • Concurrency: [count] edge cases
  • Integration: [count] edge cases
  • 用户行为:[数量]个边缘场景
  • 系统:[数量]个边缘场景
  • 工具:[数量]个边缘场景
  • 数据:[数量]个边缘场景
  • 并发:[数量]个边缘场景
  • 集成:[数量]个边缘场景

Boundary Conditions (if applicable)

边界条件(如适用)

[BVA analysis for bounded inputs]
[针对有界输入的BVA分析]

FMEA Table (Full Mode only)

FMEA表格(仅完整模式)

Failure ModeSODRPNPriorityAction
故障模式SODRPN优先级行动

Recommendations

建议

[Prioritized list of recommended actions]
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[按优先级排序的推荐行动列表]
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Escalation Triggers

升级触发条件

Use AskUserQuestion when:
  • Domain expertise needed to assess severity
  • Uncertainty about what constitutes "critical" for this system
  • Risk assessment requires business context not available
  • Analysis scope unclear (feature vs system-wide)
  • Conflicting priorities between stakeholders
使用AskUserQuestion的场景:
  • 需要领域专业知识来评估严重度
  • 不确定该系统中“严重”的定义
  • 风险评估需要不可用的业务上下文
  • 分析范围不明确(功能级 vs 系统级)
  • 利益相关者之间存在优先级冲突

Example: Skill Editor Edge Case Analysis (Quick Mode)

示例:Skill Editor边缘场景分析(快速模式)

System: Skill creation workflow in skill-editor
Top Risks Identified:
  1. YAML validation fails after file creation
    • Category: Data
    • Risk Level: High (High likelihood, Medium impact)
    • Likelihood: High (YAML errors are common)
    • Impact: Medium (blocks sync, clear fix path)
    • Strategy: Pre-flight check (validate YAML before sync)
  2. User cancels mid-workflow
    • Category: User Behavior
    • Risk Level: Medium (Medium likelihood, Medium impact)
    • Likelihood: Medium (5-10% of sessions)
    • Impact: Medium (partial files may exist)
    • Strategy: Rollback (clean up partial files on cancellation)
  3. Skill directory already exists
    • Category: System
    • Risk Level: Medium (Low likelihood, High impact)
    • Likelihood: Low (unusual)
    • Impact: High (could overwrite existing work)
    • Strategy: Pre-flight check (prompt before overwrite)
系统:skill-editor中的技能创建工作流
识别的顶级风险
  1. 文件创建后YAML验证失败
    • 分类:数据
    • 风险等级:高(高可能性,中影响)
    • 可能性:高(YAML错误很常见)
    • 影响:中(阻止同步,修复路径明确)
    • 策略:预执行检查(同步前验证YAML)
  2. 用户在工作流中途取消操作
    • 分类:用户行为
    • 风险等级:中(中可能性,中影响)
    • 可能性:中(5-10%的会话会出现)
    • 影响:中(可能存在部分文件)
    • 策略:回滚(取消时清理部分文件)
  3. 技能目录已存在
    • 分类:系统
    • 风险等级:中(低可能性,高影响)
    • 可能性:低(不常见)
    • 影响:高(可能覆盖现有工作成果)
    • 策略:预执行检查(覆盖前提示用户)

Edge Case Handling

边缘场景处理

From edge-case-simulator analysis:
Edge CaseHandlingImplementation
Skill complexity barrierQuick Mode as defaultWorkflow Phase selection guidance
Subjective ratings inconsistentCalibration anchors inlineImpact/Likelihood tables in Phase 3
FMEA/BVA methodology conflictClear selection criteria"When to apply BVA" section
Detection scale misunderstoodInline reminder + memory aidDetection Scale section in Phase 4
Missing prerequisitesPre-flight verificationPhase 1 checklist
RPN thresholds don't fit contextSeverity-first rule + "top 3"Phase 4 RPN section
来自edge-case-simulator的分析:
边缘场景处理方式实施
技能复杂度门槛默认使用快速模式工作流阶段选择指导
主观评级不一致内置校准参考阶段3中的影响/可能性表格
FMEA/BVA方法论冲突明确选择标准“何时应用BVA”章节
检测难度量表被误解内置提醒 + 记忆技巧阶段4中的检测难度量表章节
缺少先决条件预执行验证阶段1检查表
RPN阈值不符合上下文严重度优先规则 + “前3大风险”阶段4中的RPN章节

Integration Points

集成点

  • Git workflow: Commit with
    feat(edge-case-analyst): Create new skill
  • sync-config.py: Run
    ./sync-config.py push --dry-run
    then
    ./sync-config.py push
  • Validation:
    python3 -c "import yaml; yaml.safe_load(open('...').read().split('---')[1])"
  • Dependencies: None (standalone skill)
  • Git工作流:提交信息使用
    feat(edge-case-analyst): Create new skill
  • sync-config.py:先运行
    ./sync-config.py push --dry-run
    再运行
    ./sync-config.py push
  • 验证
    python3 -c "import yaml; yaml.safe_load(open('...').read().split('---')[1])"
  • 依赖:无(独立技能)