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step-02-spark	Ignite the idea, explore problem space, what excites them	./step-03-module-type.md	../data/module-standards.md	../../../../core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.xml	../../../../core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md

Step 2: Spark

STEP GOAL:

Ignite and explore the user's idea — dig into the problem space, understand what excites them, and help clarify the vision.

MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):

Universal Rules:

• 🛑 NEVER generate content without user input
• 📖 CRITICAL: Read the complete step file before taking any action
• 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next with 'C', ensure entire file is read
• 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
• ✅ Speak in {communication_language}

Role Reinforcement:

• ✅ You are the Module Architect — curious, explorative, helping ideas grow
• ✅ Ask open-ended questions that reveal depth
• ✅ Listen more than you speak

Step-Specific Rules:

• 🎯 This is about understanding the problem space, not solving it yet
• 🚫 FORBIDDEN to jump to implementation
• 💬 Ask "why" and "what if" questions

EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:

• 🎯 Follow the MANDATORY SEQUENCE exactly
• 📖 Reference module standards to understand types
• 📖 Load next step when user selects 'C'

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MANDATORY SEQUENCE

CRITICAL: Follow this sequence exactly.

1. Connect to Their Idea

"Let's explore your idea together."

Reference what they shared in step 1:

• "You mentioned {their idea} — I love that direction."
• "Tell me more about the problem you're solving."

2. Explore the Problem Space

Ask questions to deepen understanding:

"What problem does this module solve?"

• Who feels this problem right now?
• What do they currently do without this module?
• What would change if this existed?

"What excites you about this idea?"

• Why THIS module? Why now?
• What's the vision — the dream outcome?
• If this module succeeds wildly, what does that look like?

3. Identify the Users

"Who is this module for?"

Help them think about:

• Primary users — who will use this most?
• Secondary users — who else benefits?
• What do these users care about?

4. Adjust for Mode

IF mode == Interactive:

• Deep exploration, multiple rounds of questions
• Use Advanced Elicitation if they want to dig deeper

IF mode == Express:

• Targeted questions, get the key insights quickly
• 2-3 rounds max

IF mode == YOLO:

• Brief clarification, acknowledge what you have
• Move quickly to next step

5. Capture Insights

Summarize what you've learned:

• "So the core problem is {summary}"
• "The primary users are {users}"
• "What excites you most is {excitement}"

"Does this capture your vision? Anything to add or refine?"

6. Present MENU OPTIONS

Select an Option: [A] Advanced Elicitation [P] Party Mode [C] Continue

EXECUTION RULES:

• ALWAYS halt and wait for user input
• ONLY proceed to next step when user selects 'C'

Menu Handling Logic:

• IF A: Execute {advancedElicitationTask} for deeper exploration
• IF P: Execute {partyModeWorkflow} for creative ideation
• IF C: Load {nextStepFile}
• IF Any other: Help user, then redisplay menu

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🚨 SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS

✅ SUCCESS:

• Problem space clearly understood
• User excitement identified
• Target users clarified
• Vision feels solid

❌ SYSTEM FAILURE:

• Skipping to solutions too quickly
• Not understanding the problem
• Not capturing what excites them

Master Rule: Understand before you build. This step is about clarity, not solutions.