Mobile Instinct v2 - Observational Learning
Cross-session observational learning that extracts patterns from your development workflow over time.
Overview
V2 instincts observe your sessions and extract patterns that emerge across multiple development activities. Unlike V1's immediate capture, V2 looks for:
- Recurring architectural decisions
- Problem-solving approaches
- Code organization patterns
- Testing strategies
Session Analysis
At session end, V2 analyzes:
- Code changes: What was modified
- Problem context: What issue was being solved
- Solution approach: How it was resolved
- Dependencies: What libraries/techniques were used
Pattern Categories
Architectural Patterns
| Pattern | Detected By | Example |
|---|---|---|
layer-separation | Consistent data/ui/domain separation | Repository + ViewModel + Composable |
dependency-injection | Koin module patterns | factoryOf, viewModel |
navigation-pattern | Compose Navigation usage | NavHost with routes |
state-management | MVI/MVVM consistency | StateFlow + sealed classes |
Problem-Solution Patterns
| Pattern | Detected By | Example |
|---|---|---|
error-boundary | Try-catch with UI feedback | Error state in Composable |
loading-state | isLoading + Content pattern | Box with progress |
pagination | LazyColumn with Pager | Paging 3 integration |
caching-strategy | Repository layer caching | Cached repository pattern |
Code Organization Patterns
| Pattern | Detected By | Example |
|---|---|---|
feature-module | Self-contained feature folders | feature/auth/ structure |
shared-UI | Reusable Composables | ui/components/ |
test-mirroring | Test structure matching src | Parallel test folders |
naming-convention | Consistent naming patterns | XxxViewModel, XxxScreen |
Observation Windows
V2 uses sliding windows for pattern detection:
Window 1 (Current Session): Immediate patterns
Window 2 (Last 5 Sessions): Emerging patterns
Window 3 (Last 20 Sessions): Established patterns
Window 4 (All Time): Core patterns
Confidence Evolution
Session 1-3: Experimental (0.1-0.3)
Session 4-10: Validating (0.3-0.6)
Session 11-20: Established (0.6-0.8)
Session 20+: Best Practice (0.8-1.0)
Commands
View Observations
/instinct-status --v2
/instinct-status --observations
Shows:
- Recent session observations
- Emerging patterns (low confidence)
- Established patterns (high confidence)
- Pattern clusters by domain
Manual Observation
/instinct-observe "Used Ktor with retry pattern for API calls"
Manually add an observation for pattern learning.
Integration
V2 instincts are evaluated by:
- Session hooks:
hooks/instinct-hooks.jsonStop event - Pattern extractor:
agents/mobile-pattern-extractor.md - Pre-compact preservation: Maintains learning during context compression
Difference from V1
| Aspect | V1 | V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Trigger | Code write | Session observation |
| Scope | Single file | Cross-file patterns |
| Timing | Immediate | End of session |
| Focus | Code patterns | Architectural patterns |
Remember: V2 needs multiple sessions to build confidence. The more you develop, the smarter it gets.