Learn From Fix

After fixing a bug or receiving a correction, capture the lesson to prevent future mistakes.

Usage

/phx:learn Fixed N+1 query in user listing - was missing preload /phx:learn String vs atom key mismatch in params handling /phx:learn LiveView assign_async needs render_async in tests

Workflow

Step 1: Identify the Pattern

Look at recent conversation context. Ask yourself:

• What was the root cause? (not the symptom)

• Is this a common mistake others might make?

• Can it be prevented with a simple rule?

Step 2: Check Existing Knowledge

Check if already documented:

• Grep project CLAUDE.md for the pattern keyword

• Check auto-memory files for similar lessons

• Read references/common-mistakes.md (READ-ONLY plugin reference — do NOT edit this file)

If already documented, tell the user and stop.

Step 3: Decide Where to Save

CRITICAL: NEVER edit plugin files. Files under ~/.claude/plugins/ are cached and get overwritten on updates. Always write to project or memory locations.

Scope Write to Example

This project only Project CLAUDE.md "Never use raw SQL in this app"

All Elixir projects Auto-memory MEMORY.md "jsonb always uses string keys"

Detailed fix with context .claude/solutions/ via /phx:compound

Complex debugging story

Step 4: Write the Lesson

For project CLAUDE.md — append a concise rule:

[Category] Iron Laws (continued)

N. [SHORT RULE NAME] — Do NOT [bad pattern]. Instead [good pattern]

For auto-memory — append to ~/.claude/projects/{project-hash}/memory/MEMORY.md :

Lesson: [Title]

• Pattern: Do NOT [bad] — instead [good]
• Why: [root cause explanation]

Step 5: Consider Broader Updates

If the lesson is significant enough to be an Iron Law:

• Suggest adding to project CLAUDE.md Iron Laws section

• If it's universal (applies to all Elixir projects), suggest updating the plugin itself (the user can PR it)

Output

After capturing, confirm:

Lesson captured in [location]

Pattern: Do NOT [bad pattern] — instead [good pattern] Category: [Ecto/LiveView/OTP/Testing/etc]

References (READ-ONLY — do NOT edit)

• references/common-mistakes.md — Common Elixir mistakes reference. Consult when checking for duplicates. Ships with the plugin — NEVER modify.