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  "handle": "DogfoodFirst",
  "mechanism": "Before releasing a tool or pattern, the creator must use it to solve a non-trivial problem in their own workflow. This generates 'Friction Logs' that identify usability gaps missed by theoretical design. It requires the creator to act as a {{canary}}, using the tool in production and generating a {{reflexion}} log of friction points.",
  "gloss": "Use your own tool before shipping",
  "failure_modes": [
    "Hello World Fallacy: Validating only on trivial 'demo' cases instead of production loads.",
    "Creator {{cognitive_bias}}: Creator unconsciously avoids edge cases they know will fail."
  ],
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    "Friction Documentation: All UX hurdles encountered must be logged.",
    "Skin in the Game: Validation must involve real risk or real work (not a simulation)."
  ],
  "preconditions": [
    "Real-world use case identified",
    "Tool/Pattern is functionally complete"
  ],
  "postconditions": [
    "Friction Log generated",
    "Release {{gate}} passed OR Refactor triggered"
  ],
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      "name": "duration",
      "type": "Duration",
      "range": "unspecified",
      "description": "Minimum time the creator must use the tool on real work. Default 1h."
    }
  ],
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