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Story 003 – Core KB Structure for Dev Kit

Status: COMPLETE ✅
Priority: HIGH
Estimated Effort: [TBD]
Created: 2025-12-02
Last updated: 2025-12-03 (v0.1.3.5+1 – All tasks complete: KB structure established)
Version: v0.1.3.5+1
Code: E1S03

Task Checklist​

  • E1:S03:T01 – Analyze current docs/core structure and define target structure ✅ COMPLETE (v0.1.3.1+1)
  • E1:S03:T02 – Document KB structure principles and conventions ✅ COMPLETE (v0.1.3.2+1)
  • E1:S03:T03 – Create KB structure migration guide ✅ COMPLETE (v0.1.3.3+1 – Phase 1 implemented, updated with canonical pattern references)
  • E1:S03:T04 – Implement target KB structure ✅ COMPLETE (v0.1.3.4+1 – Phase 2 Guides Structure implemented)
  • E1:S03:T05 – Create KB structure documentation ✅ COMPLETE (v0.1.3.5+1)
  • E1:S03:T06 – Document scalable KB pattern for large codebases ✅ COMPLETE (v0.1.3.6+1)

Overview​

This story establishes a solid KB (Knowledge Base) foundation for the ai-dev-kit repository. It defines core KB locations for architecture, PM & portfolio, and dev-kit governance, ensuring a clear and maintainable documentation structure.

Goal​

Establish core KB locations for architecture, PM & portfolio, and dev-kit governance. Provide a clear, maintainable documentation structure that supports the dev-kit's modular architecture and makes it easy for users to navigate and understand the repository.

Tasks​

E1:S03:T01 – Analyze current docs/core structure and define target structure​

Input: Current KB directory structure, existing documentation organization
Deliverable: KB structure analysis report with current state, target state, and migration plan
Dependencies: None
Blocker: None

Approach:

  1. Analyze current KB directory structure (docs/)
  2. Document current organization patterns
  3. Identify gaps and inconsistencies
  4. Define target KB structure based on best practices
  5. Create migration plan from current to target structure

Acceptance Criteria:

  • Current KB structure fully documented
  • Target KB structure defined with clear rationale
  • Gaps and inconsistencies identified
  • Migration plan created
  • Analysis report delivered

E1:S03:T02 – Document KB structure principles and conventions​

Input: Analysis from T001
Deliverable: KB structure principles document
Dependencies: T001
Blocker: None

Approach:

  1. Document KB structure principles
  2. Define naming conventions
  3. Establish file organization rules
  4. Document cross-referencing patterns

Acceptance Criteria:

  • KB structure principles documented
  • Naming conventions defined
  • File organization rules established
  • Cross-referencing patterns documented

E1:S03:T03 – Create KB structure migration guide​

Input: Analysis from T001, principles from T002
Deliverable: KB structure migration guide
Dependencies: T001, T002
Blocker: None

Approach:

  1. Create step-by-step migration guide
  2. Document file movement patterns
  3. Provide update scripts/tools if needed
  4. Document rollback procedures

Acceptance Criteria:

  • Migration guide created
  • File movement patterns documented
  • Update procedures defined
  • Rollback procedures documented

E1:S03:T04 – Implement target KB structure​

Input: Migration guide from T003
Deliverable: Implemented target KB structure
Dependencies: T003
Blocker: None

Approach:

  1. Execute migration plan
  2. Move files to target locations
  3. Update cross-references
  4. Validate structure

Acceptance Criteria:

  • Files moved to target locations
  • Cross-references updated
  • Structure validated
  • No broken links

E1:S03:T05 – Create KB structure documentation​

Input: Implemented structure from T004
Deliverable: KB structure documentation
Dependencies: T004
Blocker: None

Approach:

  1. Create KB structure overview document
  2. Document directory purposes
  3. Create navigation guide
  4. Document maintenance procedures

Acceptance Criteria:

  • KB structure overview created
  • Directory purposes documented
  • Navigation guide created
  • Maintenance procedures documented

E1:S03:T06 – Document scalable KB pattern for large codebases​

Input: Research from T003 (canonical KB structure research), principles from T002
Deliverable: Scalable KB pattern documentation for projects with 100K+ lines of code
Dependencies: T002, T003
Blocker: None

Approach:

  1. Document full canonical KB pattern (all possible sections)
  2. Map example project KB structure to canonical pattern
  3. Define which sections are core (always needed) vs optional (scale-dependent)
  4. Create guidance for projects adopting the pattern
  5. Document how dev-kit instantiates minimal subset
  6. Create migration mapping guide for existing projects

Acceptance Criteria:

  • Full canonical KB pattern documented with all sections
  • Core vs optional sections clearly defined
  • Example project mapping completed
  • Adoption guidance created
  • Dev-kit minimal subset documented
  • Migration mapping guide created

Acceptance Criteria​

  • KB structure analysis complete
  • Target KB structure defined
  • KB structure principles documented
  • Migration guide created
  • Target structure implemented
  • KB structure documentation complete
  • Clear navigation for users

Dependencies​

Blocks:

  • Clear documentation organization for future epics
  • Easy navigation for users consuming frameworks

Blocked By:

  • None

Coordinates With:

  • Epic 2: Workflow Management Framework (KB structure affects framework docs)
  • Epic 3: Numbering & Versioning Framework (KB structure affects framework docs)
  • Epic 4: Kanban Framework (KB structure affects framework docs)

References​

  • docs/architecture/standards-and-adrs/dev-kit-versioning-policy.md
  • docs/project-management/kanban/README.md
  • packages/frameworks/kanban/README.md (KB structure examples)

Last updated: 2025-12-02 (v0.1.3.2+1 – Task 2 complete: KB structure principles and conventions documented)