E4:S16:T06 – Define RC sign-off criteria and remediation tasks

Status: ✅ COMPLETE
Priority: HIGH
Last updated: 2026-01-22 (RC sign-off criteria defined, gap log reviewed, all acceptance criteria met)
Started: 2026-01-20
Completed: 2026-01-22
Version: v0.4.16.6+1
Epic: E4 – Kanban Framework
Story: E4:S16 – Kanban Package Implementation Review

Purpose

This task defines the Release Candidate (RC) sign-off criteria for the Kanban framework package and the remediation task pattern for any non-blocking gaps identified during implementation review.

The goal is to:

Make RC sign-off explicit, checkable, and repeatable across projects.
Ensure every non-blocking gap has a concrete remediation path (task(s), owner, target epic/story).
Keep the Kanban package RC-ready by default, with gaps tracked in Kanban rather than hidden in narratives.

Inputs

E4:S16:T01 – Expectations baseline for Kanban package
E4:S16:T02 – Component inventory and mapping
E4:S16:T03 – Behavioral validation notes
E4:S16:T04 – Integration and dependency alignment report
E4:S16:T05 – Gap log and RC risk assessment
Kanban governance policy and package README

Deliverables

RC sign-off checklist for the Kanban framework package, suitable for reuse in:
- E4:S16 story acceptance criteria
- E9:S02 – Kanban Framework RC Readiness Review
Remediation task pattern describing:
- How to capture non-blocking gaps as tasks/FRs/BRs
- How to attach them to the correct Epic/Story
- How they affect (or do not block) RC sign-off

RC sign-off criteria (Kanban package)

The Kanban framework package is considered RC-ready when all of the following criteria are satisfied:

Governance and policy alignment
- Governance policy in packages/frameworks/kanban/ matches the dev-kit Kanban governance policy (no hard contradictions).
- Core rules are represented: Task-driven work, FR/BR → Task → Story → Epic, repository stories (S00/S01 pattern), MoSCOW prioritization.
- Any intentional deviations are documented as design decisions (not silent drift).
Structure and templates
- Epic/Story/Task templates in the package match the canonical E/S/T structure in this repo (fields, lifecycle metadata, checklists).
- Templates support perpetual stories (S00, repository stories) and perpetual tasks (Ongoing / UKW / CMW).
- Example documents do not contradict the templates or governance rules.
Integration alignment
- Numbering & Versioning integration points (E3) are accurate:
  - Version schema references are correct.
  - Examples map Tasks → TASK component in version numbers.
- Workflow Management (RW) integration points (E2) are accurate:
  - RW updates Kanban docs in the same direction as the package describes.
  - UKW/CMW context is represented (or explicitly deferred with tasks).
Gap log and risk posture
- Gap log exists for the Kanban package with:
  - Schema validation: run python packages/frameworks/workflow mgt/scripts/validation/validate_gap_log.py --path <path> --strict (see docs/architecture/standards-and-adrs/gap-log-schema.md).
  - Description, severity, likelihood, and RC impact for each gap.
  - Clear classification into RC-blocking vs non-blocking.
- There are no unresolved RC-blocking gaps in the Kanban framework package itself.
- Non-blocking gaps are either:
  - Documented as intentional trade-offs, or
  - Captured as remediation tasks (see next section).
Doc lifecycle and traceability
- All package docs included in RC sign-off have lifecycle metadata (lifecycle, created_at, housekeeping_policy).
- Key package docs (README, governance policy, installer/migration guides) reference:
  - Where to find canonical SoT in ai-dev-kit.
  - How to wire Kanban ↔ Versioning ↔ RW in consumer projects.
- There is a clear mapping from:
  - Package version ↔ dev-kit internal version ↔ SemVer ↔ Epic/Story/Task.

Remediation task pattern

Non-blocking gaps discovered during E4:S16 must be externalized into Kanban so that:

RC sign-off remains truthful (no hidden work).
Future work is discoverable and traceable.

For each non-blocking gap:

Create a task or FR/BR
- Choose the owning epic:
  - Epic 4 (Kanban Framework) for pure Kanban issues.
  - Epic 2 (Workflow Mgt) or Epic 3 (Versioning) for cross-framework issues.
- Create:
  - A Task document under the appropriate Story, or
  - An FR/BR document under fr-br/ if it represents an external request/bug.
Record key metadata
- Link back to E4:S16 gap log entry.
- Include severity, likelihood, and RC impact.
- Note whether it is:
  - Must fix before GA (post-RC),
  - Should fix when feasible, or
  - Document-only remediation.
Wire to RC sign-off
- In the E4:S16 story:
  - Reference the remediation task/FR/BR in the gap log.
  - Mark the gap as “tracked in Kanban”.
- In Epic 9 RC readiness docs:
  - Reflect that RC sign-off is granted with known non-blocking gaps, each with an explicit remediation path.

Approach

Synthesize T01–T05 outputs into a single RC perspective on the Kanban package.
Define the RC checklist above, ensuring it can be reused for:
- E4:S16 story completion,
- E9:S02 RC readiness review,
- Future consumer projects adopting the Kanban package.
Define the remediation pattern so gaps are always represented as Tasks/FRs/BRs, not just narrative bullets.
Update Story 016 and Epic 4 to reference this task once RC sign-off is complete (via RW).

RC Sign-Off Review (Completed)

Gap Log Review Against RC Criteria

Review Date: 2026-01-22

Gap Log Status (from E4:S16:T05):

✅ Gap 1: UKW MoSCOW Prioritization - Tracked in BR-034/E6:S01:T34 (✅ COMPLETE v0.6.1.34+2)
✅ Gap 2: RW Housekeeping - Tracked in BR-035/E6:S01:T35 (✅ FIXED v0.6.1.35+1)
✅ Gap 3: Env Var Setup Friction - MITIGATED (SOP + .env.local pattern introduced)

RC-Blocking Gaps: NONE

Conclusion: All gaps identified in E4:S16:T05 are either:

Tracked in Kanban (BRs/Tasks) with remediation paths, or
Mitigated through operational improvements (SOP, patterns)

No RC-blocking gaps remain in the Kanban framework package itself.

Remediation Task Verification

All non-blocking gaps from the gap log are properly tracked:

✅ Gap 1: Externalized as BR-034 → E6:S01:T34 (COMPLETE)
✅ Gap 2: Externalized as BR-035 → E6:S01:T35 (FIXED)
✅ Gap 3: Mitigated via SOP and operational patterns (no task needed)

All gaps are wired into Kanban with explicit remediation paths.

RC Sign-Off Criteria Checklist

Based on review of T01-T05 outputs:

Governance and policy alignment ✅
- Governance policy matches dev-kit policy
- Core rules represented (task-driven, FR/BR → Task, repository stories, MoSCOW)
- No undocumented deviations
Structure and templates ✅
- Templates match canonical E/S/T structure
- Perpetual stories/tasks supported
- Examples align with templates
Integration alignment ✅
- Numbering & Versioning integration points accurate
- Workflow Management (RW) integration points accurate
- UKW/CMW context represented
Gap log and risk posture ✅
- Gap log exists with all required metadata
- No RC-blocking gaps in Kanban package
- Non-blocking gaps tracked in Kanban
Doc lifecycle and traceability ✅
- Package docs have lifecycle metadata
- Key docs reference canonical SoT
- Version mapping clear

RC Sign-Off Status: ✅ READY FOR RC SIGN-OFF

Completion Summary

Task Status: ✅ COMPLETE
Completion Date: 2026-01-22
All Deliverables:

✅ RC sign-off checklist defined (reusable for E4:S16, E9:S02, consumer projects)
✅ Remediation task pattern defined
✅ Gap log reviewed against RC criteria (no RC-blocking gaps)
✅ All non-blocking gaps tracked in Kanban

Next Steps:

Review gap log against RC criteria ✅
Verify all gaps tracked in Kanban ✅
Run RW for E4:S16:T06 to:
- Update versions,
- Capture the criteria in changelogs,
- Mark E4:S16 acceptance criteria as satisfied.

Purpose​

Inputs​

Deliverables​

RC sign-off criteria (Kanban package)​

Remediation task pattern​

Approach​

RC Sign-Off Review (Completed)​

Gap Log Review Against RC Criteria​

Remediation Task Verification​

RC Sign-Off Criteria Checklist​

Completion Summary​