Brainstorming Examples

Example: AI Code Review Tools

This example shows how to use the brainstorming skill to refine a vague idea into a concrete blog post angle.

You: I want to write about code reviews

AI: [invokes brainstorming skill]
    What aspect of code reviews? Process, tooling, culture?

You: How AI code review tools miss important stuff

AI: Interesting - what do they miss that humans catch?

You: Context, design decisions, why code exists

AI: So it's not about finding bugs, but understanding intent?
    Have you seen this happen in practice?

You: Yes, at my current company - AI flags style but misses architecture issues

AI: That's concrete. Are you arguing:
    (1) AI tools are fundamentally limited, or
    (2) Current tools need better context, or
    (3) Humans and AI serve different purposes?

You: Probably #3 - they're complementary

AI: Good angle - avoids being anti-AI while still critical.
    [updates braindump.md]

    Should we outline this? Thinking:
    1. The Promise (what AI code review claims to do)
    2. What It Misses (context, intent, architecture)
    3. What Humans Still Do Better
    4. How to Use Both Together

You: Yes, but add why this matters

AI: [adds to outline in braindump.md]
    Added "Why This Matters" section - practical implications
    for engineering teams. Ready to start drafting?

What This Example Demonstrates

Techniques Used:

Started with questions, not suggestions
Explored the specific angle (not all aspects of code reviews)
Challenged assumptions ("is it about bugs or intent?")
Grounded in concrete experience (current company)
Offered multiple perspectives (3 different angles)
Transitioned only when ready (clear argument, examples, outline)

Braindump Updates:

Context: Experience at current company with AI code review
Core Argument: AI and human code review are complementary, not competitive
Audience: Engineering teams using or considering AI code review tools
Outline: 4 main sections identified

Signs of Readiness:

Core argument clear (complementary, not competitive)
Concrete example identified (company experience)
User expressed confidence in direction
Outline emerged naturally from conversation

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Brainstorming Examples

Example: AI Code Review Tools

What This Example Demonstrates

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