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Epic 4, Story 13, Task 3: Update Kanban Board Template

Status: ✅ COMPLETE
Priority: HIGH
Last updated: 2025-12-18 (v0.4.13.3+1 – T03 COMPLETE: Kanban board template created with MoSCOW prioritized task view)
Started: 2025-12-18
Completed: 2025-12-18
Version: v0.4.13.3+1
Code: E4S13T03

Task ID​

Format: E\{epic\}:S\{story\}:T\{task\} (e.g., E4:S13:T03)

Full Task ID: E4:S13:T03

Scope​

Update the Kanban board template in the framework package to reflect the new board structure with MoSCOW prioritized task view. This template will be used by the installer and other projects adopting the Kanban framework.

Template Updates Required:

  • Include MoSCOW section structure
  • Include chronological ordering guidance
  • Include parent-child relationship documentation
  • Include example format
  • Ensure template matches the enhanced board structure from T01

Dependencies:

  • Depends on T01 completion (enhanced board structure)
  • Depends on T02 completion (policy updates to reference)

Input​

Prerequisites:

  • T01 completed (enhanced Kanban board structure implemented)
  • T02 completed (Kanban governance policy updated)
  • Current Kanban board template (if exists in framework package)
  • Enhanced Kanban board document (docs/project-management/kanban/kboard.md)

Dependencies:

  • E4:S13:T01 – Design and implement MoSCOW prioritized task view in Kanban board
  • E4:S13:T02 – Update Kanban governance policy

Deliverable​

Updated Kanban Board Template:

  1. Updated or Created Template in Framework Package:

    • Location: packages/frameworks/kanban/templates/KANBAN_BOARD_TEMPLATE.md (or appropriate location)
    • Template includes:
      • MoSCOW section structure with example format
      • Chronological ordering guidance
      • Parent-child relationship documentation
      • Example task entries for each MoSCOW section
      • Story checklist format (1 line per story)
      • Clear instructions for template usage

  2. Template Structure:

    • Frontmatter (lifecycle metadata)
    • Overview section
    • MoSCOW Prioritized Task View section:
      • Must Have (M) section with example
      • Should Have (S) section with example
      • Could Have (C) section with example
      • Won't Have (W) section with example
    • Story Checklist section (1 line per story format)
    • Parent-child relationship documentation
    • Usage instructions

  3. Template Documentation:

    • Instructions on how to use the template
    • Guidance on determining MoSCOW priority
    • Guidance on chronological ordering
    • Reference to Kanban governance policy

Acceptance Criteria​

  • Kanban board template exists in framework package
  • Template includes MoSCOW section structure
  • Template includes example task entries for each MoSCOW section
  • Template includes chronological ordering guidance
  • Template includes parent-child relationship documentation
  • Template includes story checklist format (1 line per story)
  • Template matches enhanced board structure from T01
  • Template includes clear usage instructions
  • Template references Kanban governance policy

Approach​

  1. Locate or Create Template:

    • Search for existing Kanban board template in framework package
    • If exists, review current structure
    • If doesn't exist, create new template file

  2. Review Enhanced Board Structure:

    • Review T01 deliverables (enhanced kboard.md)
    • Review T02 deliverables (updated policy)
    • Understand the new structure and format

  3. Design Template Structure:

    • Design template to match enhanced board structure
    • Include all MoSCOW sections
    • Include example task entries
    • Include chronological ordering guidance
    • Include parent-child relationship documentation
    • Include story checklist format

  4. Create/Update Template:

    • Create or update template file in framework package
    • Include frontmatter (lifecycle metadata)
    • Include all required sections
    • Include example format
    • Include usage instructions
    • Reference Kanban governance policy

  5. Verify Template:

    • Verify template matches enhanced board structure
    • Verify all sections are included
    • Verify examples are clear and accurate
    • Verify usage instructions are complete

Dependencies​

Depends On:

  • E4:S13:T01 – Design and implement MoSCOW prioritized task view in Kanban board
  • E4:S13:T02 – Update Kanban governance policy

Blocks:

  • E4:S13:T05 – Update Kanban package (after user verification)

Blocked By:

  • E4:S13:T01 (must have enhanced board structure)
  • E4:S13:T02 (should reference updated policy)

Parallel Development Candidacy: Blocked (depends on T01 and T02)

Related BR/FR Links:

  • User request for enhanced Kanban board functionality

Related Tasks:

  • E4:S13:T01 – Design and implement MoSCOW prioritized task view
  • E4:S13:T02 – Update Kanban governance policy
  • E4:S13:T05 – Update Kanban package

Related Stories:

  • E4:S01 – Dev Kit Kanban Implementation (template foundation)
  • E4:S07 – Migration Support and Installation Modes (template usage)

Version Anchor​

Forensic Marker Format: ✅ COMPLETE (vRC.E.S.T+B) (e.g., ✅ COMPLETE (v0.4.13.3+1))

When Task is Complete:

  • Add forensic marker to Task document
  • Add forensic marker to Story checklist
  • Update version file with task completion
  • Update changelog with task completion

Notes​

Template Location:

  • Template should be in packages/frameworks/kanban/templates/
  • May be named KANBAN_BOARD_TEMPLATE.md or similar
  • Should follow framework template naming conventions

Template Usage:

  • Template will be used by installer when setting up Kanban framework
  • Template will be used by other projects adopting the framework
  • Template should be clear and self-explanatory

Template Consistency:

  • Template should match enhanced board structure from T01
  • Template should reference updated policy from T02
  • Template should be consistent with other framework templates

Completion Summary​

Task Completed: 2025-12-18 (v0.4.13.3+1)

Deliverables:

  1. ✅ Created Kanban board template (packages/frameworks/kanban/templates/KANBAN_BOARD_TEMPLATE.md)
    • Template includes MoSCOW section structure with example format
    • Template includes chronological ordering guidance
    • Template includes parent-child relationship documentation
    • Template includes example task entries for each MoSCOW section
    • Template includes Story checklist format (1 line per story)
    • Template includes clear usage instructions
    • Template references Kanban governance policy

Template Structure:

  • Frontmatter (lifecycle metadata)

  • Overview section

  • MoSCOW Prioritized Task View section:

    • Must Have (M) section with example
    • Should Have (S) section with example
    • Could Have (C) section with example
    • Won't Have (W) section with example

  • Story Checklist section (1 line per story format)

  • Usage Instructions section:

    • MoSCOW priority guidelines
    • Chronological ordering rules
    • Task entry format
    • Story checklist format
    • Parent-child relationship documentation

  • References section

Template Features:

  • Matches enhanced board structure from T01
  • References updated policy from T02
  • Includes comprehensive usage instructions
  • Provides clear examples for each section
  • Self-documenting and easy to use

References​

  • packages/frameworks/kanban/templates/ - Framework templates directory
  • docs/project-management/kanban/kboard.md - Enhanced board structure (T01 deliverable)
  • packages/frameworks/kanban/policies/kanban-governance-policy.md - Updated policy (T02 deliverable)