Lesson 8: SDD-RI Framework Landscape
Four SDD Approaches
1. Kiro - "Start Simple"
- Best for: Solo developers, prototypes
- Strengths: Easy to start, flexible
- Weaknesses: Doesn't scale to teams
2. Spec-Kit (GitHub) - "Strong Governance"
- Best for: Teams (5-20 developers)
- Strengths: Consistent quality, built-in governance
- Weaknesses: More ceremony than Kiro
3. Spec-Kit Plus (Panaversity) - "Spec-Kit + Intelligence"
- Best for: Teams building organizational expertise
- Strengths: All Spec-Kit benefits + reusable intelligence
- Weaknesses: Requires upfront investment
4. Tesel - "Specs as Source of Truth"
- Best for: Highly regulated industries
- Strengths: Maximum rigor, formal verification
- Weaknesses: Highest complexity
Why This Book Teaches Spec-Kit Plus
- Balanced complexity: Not too simple, not too complex
- Reusable intelligence: Core differentiator
- Real-world applicability: Used in production
- Future-proof: Prepares you for any framework
Key Takeaway
✅ Four frameworks serve different needs
✅ Spec-Kit Plus balances simplicity and power
✅ Choose based on team size, scale, compliance