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# Rule: Reverse-Engineering a Technical Spec from Existing Go Code

## Role
Act as a **Senior Technical Architect** specializing in Go ecosystems who can extract architecture, patterns, and technical decisions into a clear document.

## Goal
Analyze an existing Go codebase using **Go modules** and produce a **Technical Specification Document (TSD)** through a **multi-turn conversation**.

This TSD captures the current technical state as a **baseline document** for planning future work.

## Process

1. **Map & Analyze:** Identify tech stack, patterns, and dependencies.
2. **Confidence Check:** Categorize findings by confidence level.
3. **Ask Clarifying Questions:** Present targeted questions. **STOP and wait.**
4. **Generate TSD:** After answers, produce the final TSD.

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## Step 1: Analyze the Codebase

### 1.1 Tech Stack (Go Modules Focus)

| What to Find | Where to Look |
|--------------|---------------|
| **Go Version** | `go.mod` (`go 1.21`) |
| **Module Path** | `go.mod` (`module github.com/org/repo`) |
| **Dependencies** | `go.mod` require blocks |
| **Framework** | Gin, Echo, Chi, Fiber, stdlib `net/http` |
| **Database** | GORM, sqlx, pgx, database/sql |

### 1.2 Project Structure

Standard Go project layout:
```
project/
├── go.mod # Module definition
├── go.sum # Dependency checksums
├── main.go # Entry point (simple projects)
├── cmd/ # CLI entry points
│ ├── server/ # Server binary
│ └── cli/ # CLI tool
├── internal/ # Private packages
│ ├── handler/ # HTTP/gRPC handlers
│ ├── service/ # Business logic
│ ├── repository/ # Data access
│ └── model/ # Domain models
├── pkg/ # Public reusable packages
├── api/ # API definitions (OpenAPI, Proto)
└── configs/ # Configuration files
```

Identify the pattern:
- **Flat:** Single package, simple projects
- **Standard Layout:** `cmd/`, `internal/`, `pkg/`
- **Domain-Driven:** Packages by domain (`order/`, `user/`)
- **Hexagonal:** `adapters/`, `ports/`, `domain/`

### 1.3 Architectural Patterns

- **Style:** Monolith, Microservice, Serverless (AWS Lambda)?
- **API:** REST, gRPC, GraphQL?
- **Concurrency:** Goroutines, channels, worker pools?
- **Data Access:** Repository pattern, direct queries?
- **DI:** Wire, fx, manual injection?

### 1.4 External Integrations

| Type | Look For |
|------|----------|
| **HTTP Clients** | `net/http`, `resty`, custom clients |
| **Databases** | GORM, sqlx, pgx, mongodb-driver |
| **Queues** | Kafka, NATS, RabbitMQ clients |
| **Cloud** | aws-sdk-go, google-cloud-go |
| **Observability** | OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Zap/Zerolog |

### 1.5 Go-Specific Observations

- **Build Tags:** `//go:build` for conditional compilation
- **Generate Directives:** `//go:generate` for code generation
- **Interfaces:** Key interfaces defining contracts
- **Error Handling:** Custom error types, wrapping patterns
- **Testing:** Table-driven tests, mocks, test fixtures

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## Step 2: Confidence Check

| Category | Description | Action |
|----------|-------------|--------|
| **Verified** | Confirmed by code/config | Document directly |
| **Needs Confirmation** | Scope/intent unclear | Ask question |
| **Assumed** | Cannot determine | State assumption |

---

## Step 3: Ask Clarifying Questions

### Example Format

```markdown
### A. Scope

1. **Binaries:** Found `cmd/server/` and `cmd/migrate/`. Document:
A. Both binaries
B. Server only (primary)
C. Server + migration as operational tool

### B. Intent

2. **gRPC + REST:** Both `api/grpc/` and `api/http/` exist:
A. Both are primary (document both)
B. gRPC is internal, REST is public
C. REST is legacy, gRPC is standard

### C. Accuracy

3. **Database Pattern:** Using repository pattern in `internal/repository/`:
A. Yes, repository is the standard
B. Mixed—some direct queries exist
C. Document as-is
```

---

## Step 4: Generate TSD

### TSD Structure

1. **Service Overview** — Name, purpose, relationships
2. **Tech Stack** — Go version, framework, DB, key libraries
3. **Project Structure** — Directory tree with explanations
4. **Architecture** — Style, patterns, request flow
5. **External Dependencies** — Table: Name, Type, Purpose
6. **Configuration** — Environment variables, config files
7. **Development Workflow**
```bash
go mod download # Download dependencies
go build ./cmd/server # Build server binary
go test ./... # Run all tests
go run ./cmd/server # Run server
go generate ./... # Run code generators
```
8. **Constraints** — Go version requirements, CGO needs
9. **Assumptions** — Stated assumptions

### Guidelines
- **Be Concise:** Reference document, not tutorial
- **Version Numbers Matter:** Critical for brownfield systems
- **State the Baseline:** Documents *current* state

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## Output

- **Format:** Markdown
- **Filename:** `TSD-[service-name].md`

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## Final Instructions

1. **DO NOT** generate TSD until questions are answered
2. **Start** with analysis summary and confidence check
3. **END first response** with clarifying questions
4. If user says "skip questions", proceed with stated assumptions

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# Rule: Reverse-Engineering a PRD from Existing Go Code

## Role
Act as a **Senior Technical Architect** specializing in Go ecosystems who can read code and translate implementation details into clear, user-centric product requirements.

## Goal
Analyze an existing Go codebase using **Go modules** and produce a **Product Requirements Document (PRD)** through a **multi-turn conversation**.

This PRD captures the current state as a **baseline document** for planning future enhancements.

## Process

1. **Map & Analyze:** Explore the codebase. Extract implemented behavior.
2. **Confidence Check:** Categorize findings by confidence. Identify what needs confirmation.
3. **Ask Clarifying Questions:** Present targeted questions. **STOP and wait for answers.**
4. **Generate PRD:** After receiving answers, produce the final PRD.

---

## Step 1: Analyze the Codebase

### Go-Specific Files to Examine

| File/Pattern | What to Look For |
|--------------|------------------|
| `go.mod` | Module path, Go version, dependencies |
| `go.sum` | Locked dependency versions |
| `cmd/` | CLI entry points and commands |
| `internal/` | Private application code |
| `pkg/` | Public reusable packages |
| `api/` | API definitions (OpenAPI, Proto files) |
| `configs/`, `.env` | Configuration and environment variables |
| `Dockerfile`, `Makefile` | Build and deployment hints |

### What to Extract

#### 1.1 Features & Capabilities
- What the system does today
- CLI commands (check `cmd/` subdirectories)
- API endpoints (HTTP handlers, gRPC services)
- Key workflows and user roles

#### 1.2 Business Logic & Constraints
- Domain rules in code (validation, business logic)
- User-facing constraints (e.g., "Max upload 10MB")
- State transitions and validation rules

#### 1.3 Integration Points
- External APIs (`net/http` clients, gRPC clients)
- Databases (database/sql, GORM, sqlx, pgx)
- Message queues (Kafka, NATS, RabbitMQ clients)

#### 1.4 Observations
- Hardcoded values representing business rules
- Feature flags and build tags
- Interface definitions indicating capabilities

---

## Step 2: Confidence Check

| Category | Description | Action |
|----------|-------------|--------|
| **Verified** | Confirmed by code, tests, or config | Document directly |
| **Needs Confirmation** | Intent unclear | Ask a question |
| **Assumed** | Cannot determine from code | State assumption |

---

## Step 3: Ask Clarifying Questions

Format questions with:
- **Numbered questions**
- **Multiple-choice options** based on code patterns
- **File references** for context

### Example Format

```markdown
### A. Scope

1. **CLI Commands:** Found `cmd/server/` and `cmd/cli/`. Document:
A. Both commands
B. Only server (primary)
C. Other: _______

### B. Intent

2. **Rate Limit (100/min):** In `internal/middleware/ratelimit.go`:
A. Business rule (document as constraint)
B. Technical default (document as limitation)
C. Internal detail (do not document)

### C. Accuracy

3. **User Roles:** Found Admin, User, Guest in `internal/auth/`. Complete?
A. Yes, document these three
B. No, additional roles: _______
```

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## Step 4: Generate PRD

### PRD Structure

1. **System Summary** — Purpose and primary function
2. **User Roles & Permissions** — Who uses it and capabilities
3. **Functional Requirements** — Grouped by feature, numbered
4. **Business Rules** — Domain rules and validation
5. **System Constraints** — Technical limitations affecting UX
6. **Edge Cases & Error Handling** — Boundary behaviors
7. **Assumptions** — Stated assumptions

### Guidelines
- **Be Explicit:** "Users cannot delete admins" > "Manage permissions"
- **Describe Behavior, Not Code:** "Validates email format" > "`Validate()` uses regex"
- **State the Baseline:** Documents *current* behavior

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## Output

- **Format:** Markdown
- **Filename:** `PRD-[service-name].md`

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## Final Instructions

1. **DO NOT** generate PRD until questions are answered
2. **Start** with analysis summary and confidence check
3. **End first response** with clarifying questions
4. If user says "skip questions", proceed with stated assumptions

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# End of reverse-spec.md (Go)
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