Decomposition & Reconstruction

Workflow

Copy this checklist and track your progress:

Decomposition & Reconstruction Progress:
- [ ] Step 1: Define the system and goal
- [ ] Step 2: Decompose into components and relationships
- [ ] Step 3: Analyze component properties and interactions
- [ ] Step 4: Reconstruct for insight or optimization
- [ ] Step 5: Validate and deliver recommendations

Step 1: Define the system and goal

Ask user to describe the system (what are we analyzing), current problem or goal (what needs improvement, understanding, or redesign), boundaries (what's in scope vs out of scope), and success criteria (what would "better" look like). Clear boundaries prevent endless decomposition. See Scoping Questions for clarification prompts.