Controller Cleanup (Symfony)

Use when

• Refining architecture/workflows/context handling in Symfony projects.

• Planning and executing medium/complex changes safely.

Default workflow

• Establish current boundaries, constraints, and coupling points.

• Propose smallest coherent architectural adjustment.

• Execute in checkpoints with validation at each stage.

• Summarize tradeoffs and follow-up backlog.

Guardrails

• Use existing project patterns by default.

• Avoid broad refactors without explicit need.

• Keep decision log clear and auditable.

Progressive disclosure

• Use this file for execution posture and risk controls.

• Open references when deep implementation details are needed.

Output contract

• Architecture/workflow changes.

• Checkpoint validation outcomes.

• Residual risks and next steps.

References

• reference.md

• docs/complexity-tiers.md