technical-researchlisted

# Technical Research Skill Structured approach to technical spikes, proof of concepts, and technology evaluations. ## What This Skill Does - Conducts timeboxed technical investigations - Creates proof of concept implementations - Compares technical options objectively - Documents findings and recommendations - Identifies risks and dependencies - Provides implementation paths ## When to Use - Technology selection decisions - Architecture exploration - Feasibility studies - Performance investigations - Library/framework evaluation ## Reference Files - `references/TECHNICAL_SPIKE.template.md` - Structured spike investigation format ## Spike Structure 1. **Objective** - Clear questions to answer 2. **Timebox** - Fixed investigation period 3. **Options** - Multiple approaches explored 4. **POC** - Working code for each option 5. **Comparison** - Weighted criteria matrix 6. **Recommendation** - Justified decision ## Best Practices - Define success criteria upfront - Explore at least 2-3 options - Create runnable POC code - Document trade-offs honestly - Track unanswered questions - Stay within timebox