statement clarity Shipped
What this lens looks for
Write the principle's statement as 1-3 sentences that capture the core idea and lead with the decision it shapes. Keep it durable — true regardless of language, framework, or tool. If the idea only holds in one situation or for one tool, it is a guideline, not a principle; say so rather than forcing it.
What its verifier checks
The statement is 1-3 sentences; it shapes a decision rather than describing the status quo; it holds across languages/frameworks; tool- or situation-specific ideas are flagged as guideline material, not principles.