Resources

The Intellectual Foundation of IFD

Intent-First Development is grounded in established software engineering principles. These resources explore the thinking behind the methodology — from intellectual foundations to practical vocabulary.

Principles Library

Curated principles from software engineering and architecture that inform Intent-First Development.

Glossary

Definitions of IFD-specific terminology: DDDs, Skills, intent fidelity, altitude, and more.

Grounded in Established Thinking

Every methodology is built on principles. Understanding the principles behind IFD explains both what it prescribes and why it works.

The resources here explore the established software engineering wisdom that underpins Intent-First Development — from Diataxis documentation theory to cognitive load management and architectural decision records.

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