Building more than what is needed takes choices away from those who work here next. Scope-guard is humility and foresight: preserving freedom by building only what is earned. Table of Contents - Philosophy - When to Use - When NOT to Use - Quick Start - 1. Score the Feature - 2. Check Against Backlog - 3. Verify Branch Budget - 4. Monitor Thresholds - Core Workflow - Step 1: Calculate Worthiness ( )) - Step 2: Compare Against Backlog ( )) - Step 3: Check Branch Budget ( )) - Step 4: Document Decision ( )) - Anti-Overengineering Rules - Backlog Management - Directory Structure - Queue Rules -…