From signals to service context

Start with a bounded operational question.

Model dependencies explicitly means identifying which signals are relevant and documenting where they originate. Preserve timestamps, source identifiers and ownership so an operator can follow the evidence back to its origin.

Keep decisions reviewable.

Preserve source context. Describe what the system knows, what remains uncertain and where an operator needs to approve a change. A workflow should expose its assumptions rather than hide them.

Validate before expanding.

Distinguish symptoms from impact. Test the model against a known scenario, include a failure path, and verify that the resulting operational state matches the underlying environment.