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Story 001 – Dev Kit Kanban Implementation

Status: COMPLETE
Priority: HIGH
Estimated Effort: [TBD]
Created: 2025-12-02
Last updated: 2025-12-02 (v0.4.1.1+6 – Task 5 complete: Document consumption pattern for other projects - Story COMPLETE) Version: v0.4.1.1+6
Code: E4S01

Overview​

Fully align the dev-kit Kanban board, stories, and governance policy with the Kanban framework package. This story ensures that ai-dev-kit serves as the single point of truth (SoT) for Kanban policies, templates, and governance, which other projects (like fynd.deals) can copy and adapt.

Goal​

Establish ai-dev-kit as the canonical source for Kanban framework policies, templates, and governance. Ensure that findings from real-world implementations (e.g., fynd.deals Epic 15) are captured and refined into reusable framework components.

Task Checklist​

  • E4:S01:T01 – Review existing dev-kit Kanban policies and templates ✅ COMPLETE (v0.4.1.1+2)
  • E4:S01:T02 – Ingest findings from fynd.deals Epic 15 Kanban work into dev-kit ✅ COMPLETE (v0.4.1.1+3)
  • E4:S01:T03 – Update dev-kit Kanban governance policy as canonical SoT ✅ COMPLETE (v0.4.1.1+4)
  • E4:S01:T04 – Align dev-kit Kanban templates with updated governance ✅ COMPLETE (v0.4.1.1+5)
  • E4:S01:T05 – Document consumption pattern for other projects ✅ COMPLETE (v0.4.1.1+6)

Tasks​

E4:S01:T01 – Review existing dev-kit Kanban policies and templates ✅ COMPLETE​

Input: Current dev-kit Kanban framework files
Deliverable: Gap analysis report ✅ DELIVERED
Dependencies: None
Blocker: None

Status: ✅ COMPLETE - Gap analysis documented in T001-gap-analysis-report.md

Approach:

  1. ✅ Reviewed packages/frameworks/kanban/policies/kanban-governance-policy.md
  2. ✅ Reviewed docs/project-management/rituals/policy/kanban-governance-policy.md
  3. ✅ Reviewed packages/frameworks/kanban/templates/EPIC_TEMPLATE.md
  4. ✅ Reviewed packages/frameworks/kanban/templates/STORY_TEMPLATE.md
  5. ✅ Reviewed packages/frameworks/kanban/README.md
  6. ✅ Compared framework policy with dev-kit policy
  7. ✅ Compared framework templates with dev-kit usage
  8. ✅ Documented gaps and inconsistencies

Key Findings:

  • 7 critical gaps identified: Atomic RW behaviour, "ALL sections" update requirement, accessibility constraints, forensic marker format standardization, consistency requirements, review schedules, escalation procedures
  • Template gaps: Missing "ALL sections" update requirement notes, forensic marker format standardization notes, consistency check reminders
  • Dev-kit policy gaps: Missing framework principles (Harmonious Cycle, detailed FR/BR flow, Task-Level Requirements, Release Workflow documentation)

Deliverable: See T001-gap-analysis-report.md for complete gap analysis report.

Files Reviewed:

  • ✅ packages/frameworks/kanban/policies/kanban-governance-policy.md
  • ✅ docs/project-management/rituals/policy/kanban-governance-policy.md
  • ✅ packages/frameworks/kanban/templates/EPIC_TEMPLATE.md
  • ✅ packages/frameworks/kanban/templates/STORY_TEMPLATE.md
  • ✅ packages/frameworks/kanban/README.md

E4:S01:T02 – Ingest findings from fynd.deals Epic 15 Kanban work into dev-kit ✅ COMPLETE​

Input: fynd.deals Epic 15 Kanban documentation (via framework packages)
Deliverable: Summary of reusable patterns and findings ✅ DELIVERED
Dependencies: E4:S01:T01
Blocker: None

Status: ✅ COMPLETE - Findings documented in T002-fynd-deals-epic15-kanban-findings.md

Approach:

  1. ✅ Reviewed framework packages for fynd.deals Epic 15 patterns
  2. ✅ Extracted reusable patterns from workflow management integration docs
  3. ✅ Identified 7 key patterns:
    • Atomic RW behaviour (complete all steps or explicit BLOCKED state)
    • "ALL sections" update requirement (systematic documentation consistency)
    • Accessibility constraints (no partial updates, no silent failures, clear messages)
    • Forensic marker requirements and consistency checks
    • Review schedules and maintenance responsibilities
    • Escalation procedures
    • Mandatory TODO tracking
  4. ✅ Documented findings and recommendations

Key Findings:

  • 7 patterns identified: All patterns are documented in workflow management package but missing from Kanban governance policy
  • 9 recommendations provided: High priority updates to kanban-governance-policy.md, medium priority updates to templates
  • Patterns already in framework: Atomic RW, "ALL sections", TODO tracking are in workflow package
  • Patterns missing from policy: All 7 patterns need explicit documentation in Kanban governance policy

Deliverable: See T002-fynd-deals-epic15-kanban-findings.md for complete findings and recommendations.

Files Reviewed:

  • ✅ packages/frameworks/workflow mgt/docs/documentation/Developer_Docs/vwmp/release-workflow-agent-execution.md
  • ✅ packages/frameworks/kanban/integration/workflow-management-integration.md
  • ✅ packages/frameworks/kanban/policies/kanban-governance-policy.md
  • ✅ docs/project-management/kanban/Story-001-dev-kit-kanban-implementation/T001-gap-analysis-report.md

Key Patterns to Capture:

  • Atomic RW behaviour: RW must complete all 10 steps or stop with explicit BLOCKED message
  • "ALL sections" rule: Epic docs must update header, Story Checklist, AND detailed story sections
  • Accessibility constraints: No partial updates, no silent failures, clear actionable messages
  • Forensic marker format: ✅ COMPLETE (vRC.E.S.T+B) canonical format
  • Consistency requirements: Kanban Board ↔ Epic ↔ Story must all align

E4:S01:T03 – Update dev-kit Kanban governance policy as canonical SoT ✅ COMPLETE​

Input: Findings from T001 and T002
Deliverable: Updated canonical Kanban governance policy ✅ DELIVERED
Dependencies: E4:S01:T01, E4:S01:T02
Blocker: None

Status: ✅ COMPLETE - Framework policy updated with all 9 operational principles sections

Approach:

  1. ✅ Added 9 Operational Principles sections to packages/frameworks/kanban/policies/kanban-governance-policy.md:
    • Atomic Release Workflow Behaviour
    • "ALL Sections" Update Requirement
    • Accessibility Constraints
    • Forensic Marker Standardization
    • Consistency Requirements
    • Review Schedules
    • Maintenance Responsibilities
    • Escalation Procedures
    • Mandatory TODO Tracking
  2. ✅ Updated docs/project-management/rituals/policy/kanban-governance-policy.md to clearly reference framework policy as CANONICAL SOURCE OF TRUTH
  3. ✅ Documented relationship between framework policy (SoT) and project-specific adaptations

Key Changes:

  • Framework Policy: Added comprehensive "Operational Principles" section with all 9 subsections
  • Dev-Kit Policy: Enhanced "Relationship to Framework Package" section to explicitly state framework is canonical SoT
  • Change History: Updated to reflect new sections added

Files Updated:

  • ✅ packages/frameworks/kanban/policies/kanban-governance-policy.md (primary SoT - major update)
  • ✅ docs/project-management/rituals/policy/kanban-governance-policy.md (dev-kit local policy - enhanced SoT reference)

Deliverable: Framework policy now serves as comprehensive canonical SoT with all operational principles explicitly documented.

E4:S01:T04 – Align dev-kit Kanban templates with updated governance ✅ COMPLETE​

Input: Updated governance policy from T003
Deliverable: Updated Kanban templates ✅ DELIVERED
Dependencies: E4:S01:T03
Blocker: None

Status: ✅ COMPLETE - Both templates updated with governance alignment notes

Approach:

  1. ✅ Updated packages/frameworks/kanban/templates/EPIC_TEMPLATE.md:
    • Added notes about "ALL sections" update requirement for RW Step 4
    • Added forensic marker format notes (✅ COMPLETE (vRC.E.S.T+B))
    • Added consistency check reminders
    • Emphasized Story Checklist as SINGLE SOURCE OF TRUTH
  2. ✅ Updated packages/frameworks/kanban/templates/STORY_TEMPLATE.md:
    • Added notes about "ALL sections" update requirement for RW Step 4
    • Added forensic marker format notes (✅ COMPLETE (vRC.E.S.T+B))
    • Added consistency check reminders
  3. ✅ Ensured templates align with governance principles from T003

Key Changes:

  • EPIC_TEMPLATE.md:

    • Added critical note in Story Checklist section about SoT and forensic marker format
    • Added "ALL sections" update requirement reminder
    • Added consistency check reminder
    • Added forensic marker format note in detailed story sections

  • STORY_TEMPLATE.md:

    • Added comprehensive notes in Task Checklist section
    • Added "ALL sections" update requirement reminder
    • Added consistency check reminder
    • Added forensic marker format note

Files Updated:

  • ✅ packages/frameworks/kanban/templates/EPIC_TEMPLATE.md (enhanced with governance notes)
  • ✅ packages/frameworks/kanban/templates/STORY_TEMPLATE.md (enhanced with governance notes)

Deliverable: Templates now include explicit reminders about "ALL sections" requirement, forensic marker format, and consistency checks, aligning with the updated governance policy.

  • packages/frameworks/kanban/templates/STORY_TEMPLATE.md

Template Enhancements:

  • Explicit forensic marker format in task checklists
  • Notes about "ALL sections" update requirements
  • Version metadata requirements
  • Consistency check reminders

E4:S01:T05 – Document consumption pattern for other projects ✅ COMPLETE​

Input: Updated policies and templates from T003-T004
Deliverable: Consumption documentation ✅ DELIVERED
Dependencies: E4:S01:T03, E4:S01:T04
Blocker: None

Status: ✅ COMPLETE - Comprehensive consumption pattern documented in README

Approach:

  1. ✅ Updated packages/frameworks/kanban/README.md with comprehensive "Consumption Pattern for Other Projects" section:
    • Why copy, don't reference (independence, customization, ownership)
    • What to copy (required vs optional files)
    • Customization boundaries (what can vs must not customize)
    • Update process (when and how to sync with framework)
    • Single Source of Truth relationship
    • Implementation steps (step-by-step guide)
    • Example: New project setup
    • Key principles summary
  2. ✅ Documented relationship between framework (SoT) and project implementations
  3. ✅ Provided clear guidance on customization boundaries and update process

Key Documentation:

  • Copy, Don't Reference: Projects must copy files, not link to ai-dev-kit

  • Customization Boundaries:

    • ✅ CAN customize: File paths, project names, terminology, Epic ranges, branch conventions, board structure
    • ❌ MUST NOT customize: Operational principles, forensic marker format, Story Checklist as SoT, governance rules, version schema structure

  • Update Process: Step-by-step workflow for syncing with framework updates

  • SoT Relationship: ai-dev-kit is canonical source, projects are adaptations

Files Updated:

  • ✅ packages/frameworks/kanban/README.md (added comprehensive consumption pattern section)

Deliverable: README now includes complete consumption pattern documentation, enabling other projects to properly adopt and maintain the Kanban framework.

Acceptance Criteria​

  • Dev-kit Kanban governance policy is the canonical SoT
  • Policies capture atomic RW behaviour and accessibility constraints
  • Templates encode forensic markers and "ALL sections" requirements
  • Consumption pattern is clearly documented
  • Framework and project implementations are clearly distinguished

Dependencies​

Coordinates With:

  • Epic 3: Numbering & Versioning Framework (for versioning integration)
  • Epic 2: Workflow Management Framework (for RW integration)

References​

  • packages/frameworks/kanban/README.md
  • packages/frameworks/kanban/policies/kanban-governance-policy.md
  • packages/frameworks/kanban/templates/EPIC_TEMPLATE.md
  • packages/frameworks/kanban/templates/STORY_TEMPLATE.md
  • docs/project-management/rituals/policy/kanban-governance-policy.md
  • Source: fynd.deals/docs/fynd_deals/_design/documentation/KANBAN-*.md

Last updated: 2025-12-02 (v0.4.1.1+2 – Task 1 complete)