Is the information provided current?

The skill is configured to prioritize recent updates, release notes, and version changelogs, ensuring that recommendations reflect the modern state of fast-moving technologies.

Does it provide actual code examples?

Absolutely. The researcher includes both recommended code snippets and 'anti-pattern' examples to show you exactly what to do and what to avoid in your implementation.

What sources does the Best Practices Researcher use?

It prioritizes official framework documentation, industry-standard style guides (like Google or Airbnb), reputable engineering blogs, and high-star open-source projects on GitHub.

Can it help with specific coding frameworks?

Yes, it is designed to research any framework, library, or programming language to find the most current and widely accepted implementation patterns available.

How does it handle conflicting information?

It identifies community consensus while explicitly highlighting alternative approaches, explaining the specific trade-offs, pros, and cons for each option.

Best Practices Researcher

Name: Best Practices Researcher
Author: jovermier

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Learning & Documentation

Synthesizes official documentation, community standards, and real-world code examples to provide comprehensive guidance on any technology or development practice.

About

The Best Practices Researcher is a specialized Claude Code skill designed to help developers navigate the complex landscape of software engineering by gathering and synthesizing high-quality technical information. It goes beyond simple searches to analyze official documentation, style guides, and reputable open-source projects, providing structured recommendations that include actionable code snippets, anti-patterns to avoid, and a clear decision framework for choosing between different architectural approaches. This skill is ideal for developers starting new projects, evaluating architectural changes, or seeking to align their code with industry standards.

Key Features

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Synthesizes official documentation and community standards into actionable research reports
Identifies real-world implementation examples from high-quality, reputable open-source repositories
Provides detailed trade-off analysis between different technical approaches and patterns
Offers a structured decision framework to guide technology and implementation choices
Highlights common anti-patterns with 'before and after' code comparisons

Use Cases

Comparing various state management or data fetching libraries for a specific application context
Determining the industry-standard project structure and naming conventions for a new framework
Identifying secure and efficient implementation patterns for complex features like authentication or file processing

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Key Features

0 GitHub stars
Synthesizes official documentation and community standards into actionable research reports
Identifies real-world implementation examples from high-quality, reputable open-source repositories
Provides detailed trade-off analysis between different technical approaches and patterns
Offers a structured decision framework to guide technology and implementation choices
Highlights common anti-patterns with 'before and after' code comparisons

Use Cases

Comparing various state management or data fetching libraries for a specific application context
Determining the industry-standard project structure and naming conventions for a new framework
Identifying secure and efficient implementation patterns for complex features like authentication or file processing