[Verse 1]
When problems come your way, don't jump right to the code
First pause and ask yourself, what's the real story told?
The stated problem might not be the one you need to solve
Three criteria will guide you as the mystery revolves
[Chorus]
Define before you design, that's the golden rule
Surface every hidden truth, be a detective cool
Measure what matters most, push back when you must
Three assessment keys unlock the path from doubt to trust
[Verse 2]
Did you address the right problem or just what they said?
Look deeper than the surface, use your questioning head
Hidden assumptions lurk beneath what seems so clear
Test them all and bring them to the light, make them appear
[Chorus]
Define before you design, that's the golden rule
Surface every hidden truth, be a detective cool
Measure what matters most, push back when you must
Three assessment keys unlock the path from doubt to trust
[Verse 3]
Was value defined measurably, not just warm and fuzzy feelings?
Numbers, metrics, concrete goals give your project real meaning
Did you push back constructively with evidence in hand?
Not stubborn but strategic, help them understand
[Bridge]
Does your spec communicate to every single crowd?
Technical teams and business folks, make it clear and loud
Did AI tools accelerate but not replace your brain?
Smart assistance, human judgment, that's the winning game
[Chorus]
Define before you design, that's the golden rule
Surface every hidden truth, be a detective cool
Measure what matters most, push back when you must
Three assessment keys unlock the path from doubt to trust
[Outro]
From ambiguity to clarity, the journey's now complete
Problem definition mastery makes solutions sweet