04/04/2026
🚀 DAY 3 — The Discovery Engine Intro
In Agentic Specification-Driven Development (ASDD), we don't just start prompting. We use the Discovery Engine—the structured entry point to the entire software lifecycle.
The Discovery Engine governs Phases -1 and 0, handling the critical work that must happen before a single line of architecture or code exists. Its job is to bridge the gap between human "vibes" and machine ex*****on by integrating two powerhouses:
🔹 Lean Inception: To align humans around a shared vision and MVP scope.
🔹 Domain-Driven Design (DDD): To build a ubiquitous language and seed the domain model.
📦 From Ambiguity to Artifacts
The Engine transforms a vague concept like "I want an app that does X" into machine-consumable artifacts that live in your .kiro/ folder:
intent.md — The primary driver for agent ex*****on.
domain-model.md — The structural seed for your AI team.
🔄 Not Just for Greenfield
Crucially, this isn't just for new products. The Discovery Engine is mode-driven, activating specific practices for:
✅ New Products ✅ Improvements ✅ Bug Fixes ✅ Refactoring
By prioritizing this structured discovery, we ensure humans remain aligned on value, while AI agents receive the precise, actionable requirements they need to build without drift.
Stop prompting. Start engineering. 🛠️
Full article: https://shorturl.at/36suC
