B2–C1 · FRM · XTHFRM003

The constraint we should design around is [X], not [Y].

EN · EnglishThe constraint we should design around is [X], not [Y].
DE · GermanDie Randbedingung, an der wir uns orientieren sollten, ist [X], nicht [Y].
EN · English

The  constraint  we  should design around  is auditability, not the number of screens.

DE · German

Die  Randbedingung, an der  wir  uns  orientieren sollten,  ist die  Prüfbarkeit, nicht die Anzahl der Bildschirme.

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  1. EN · English

    The  constraint  we  should design around  is reviewer capacity, not theoretical throughput.

    DE · German

    Die  Randbedingung, an der  wir  uns  orientieren sollten,  ist die Kapazität der Prüfer, nicht der theoretische Durchsatz.

  2. EN · English

    The  constraint  we  should design around  is data quality, not model size.

    DE · German

    Die  Randbedingung, an der  wir  uns  orientieren sollten,  ist die  Datenqualität, nicht die Modellgröße.

Reasoning move · Frame

Frame

What it does

Identify the constraint that should shape the solution rather than a convenient proxy.

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  1. A more useful way to frame [X] is as [Y], rather than [Z].Frame · same reasoning move · same study set · related logic
  2. Before we solve [X], we need to decide what counts as [Y].Frame · same reasoning move · same study set
  3. If we define the problem as [X], we will optimise for [Y].Frame · same reasoning move · same study set
  4. The question changes once we distinguish [X] from [Y].Frame · same reasoning move · same study set