NoDivergentPlatformFlows [rule] v1.0.0

Entirely different task flows for the same user goal on different platforms are prohibited unless the platform constraints that necessitate the divergence are explicitly documented and justified.

Severity

warning

Distinction

This rule targets FLOW divergence (different steps, different decision points, different outcomes) — not LAYOUT divergence (responsive design adapting the same flow to a narrower screen is expected and correct).

Process

• Document every platform flow divergence in a decision record: what diverges, on which platform, and why.
• Review the divergence at each design review to confirm the platform constraint still holds.
• If a constraint is removed (e.g. Apple relaxes IAP rules), resolve the divergence.

NoDivergentPlatformFlows [rule] v1.0.0

Entirely different task flows for the same user goal on different platforms are prohibited unless the platform constraints that necessitate the divergence are explicitly documented and justified.

Severity

warning

Distinction

This rule targets FLOW divergence (different steps, different decision points, different outcomes) — not LAYOUT divergence (responsive design adapting the same flow to a narrower screen is expected and correct).

Process

• Document every platform flow divergence in a decision record: what diverges, on which platform, and why.
• Review the divergence at each design review to confirm the platform constraint still holds.
• If a constraint is removed (e.g. Apple relaxes IAP rules), resolve the divergence.

Severity

warning

Distinction

This rule targets FLOW divergence (different steps, different decision points, different outcomes) — not LAYOUT divergence (responsive design adapting the same flow to a narrower screen is expected and correct).

Process

• Document every platform flow divergence in a decision record: what diverges, on which platform, and why.
• Review the divergence at each design review to confirm the platform constraint still holds.
• If a constraint is removed (e.g. Apple relaxes IAP rules), resolve the divergence.