Self-Reflecting Chain Reasoning Methodology

Purpose: Sequential step-by-step reasoning with deep self-reflection at each step. Unlike parallel exploration (ToT/BoT), this follows a single logical chain, reflects on each step's validity, and backtracks when errors detected.

When to Use Self-Reflecting Chain

✅ Use when:

• Steps have dependencies (Step N depends on Step N-1)
• Logical reasoning required (mathematical, causal, deductive)
• Need to trace exact reasoning path
• Error detection and correction critical
• Sequential planning (Step A must complete before Step B)
• Debugging (trace bug through execution flow)

❌ Don't use when:

• Multiple independent solution paths exist → Use ToT or BoT
• Need to explore many options in parallel → Use BoT
• Steps can execute in any order → Don't need sequential reasoning