Why does Linear feel fast?

Scope

This is not a Linear clone. It is limited to behavior verifiable in Linear's public documentation. No source code or access-controlled workspace behavior is claimed.

Evidence

• Fast creation paths reduce decisions before first save. Source: Create issues
• Peek preserves list context while inspecting detail. Source: Peek
• Selection supports keyboard and contextual interaction. Source: Select issues
• Search separates global and local intent. Source: Search
• Inline editing reduces unnecessary mode changes. Source: Edit issues

REVERSE output

1OBSERVATION2→ EVIDENCE3→ PRINCIPLE4→ TRANSFERABILITY5→ ADOPT / CONDITIONAL / AVOID

FORGE is the next system: it decides whether these principles belong in our product and locks the resulting architecture.