Trace what a change affects
Map dependencies and separate possible consequences from confirmed facts.
New to Claude? Start with the first lesson in this guide.
What this lesson covers
- Look beyond the first change
- Ask for a dependency chain
- Check whether the second step used the first
- Separate a ripple from a certainty
- Find the next useful action
You’ll come away with: Trace what a change affects, label possible consequences, and keep the next step tied to confirmed inputs.