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Epic 5, Story 0: Abstract Space (Epic-Level)

Status: ABSTRACT SPACE (Epic-Level Only)
Priority: N/A (Abstract space)
Last updated: 2026-01-16 (v0.5.0.0+0 – Abstract space resolution: Repository tasks migrated to S01)
Estimated Effort: N/A (Abstract space)
Started: 2026-01-05
Completed: N/A (Abstract space - never completes)
Version: v0.5.0.0+0
Code: E5S00

Story Type: Abstract Space (Epic-Level)
Build Warning Suppression: N/A
Explanation: This is Epic-level abstract space (v0.5.0.0+0), serving as a forensic traceability anchor for the entire Epic 5. It does NOT contain any tasks. Repository tasks have been migrated to S01 (FR Repo).

Migration Note: As part of the repository story abstract space resolution (E9:S01:T08), all repository tasks were migrated from S00 to S01. S00 is now purely abstract space (Epic-level only), and S01 is the concrete repository story for Feature Requests.

Abstract Space Definition​

Purpose:

  • Epic-level forensic traceability anchor
  • Conceptual anchor for the entire Epic 5
  • Establishes canonical version anchor (v0.5.0.0+0) before functional work
  • Only updated if Epic's core definition changes (rarely)

Characteristics:

  • No Tasks: Abstract space cannot contain concrete work items
  • Epic-Level Only: S00 is Epic-level abstract space, not story-level
  • Version: v0.5.0.0+0 (Epic 5 abstract space)
  • Rarely Updated: Only changes if Epic 5's core definition changes

Relationship to Repository Story:

  • S00 (this document) = Epic-level abstract space (v0.5.0.0+0)
  • S01 = Repository story (concrete, with tasks) (v0.5.1.0+0)
  • Repository tasks use S01 (e.g., FR-031 = E5:S01:T31 = v0.5.1.31+0)

Migration History​

2026-01-16: Repository story abstract space resolution (E9:S01:T08)

  • All repository tasks migrated from S00 to S01
  • S00 updated to Epic-level abstract space only
  • S01 created as concrete repository story for Feature Requests

Previous State (Pre-Migration):

  • S00 contained repository tasks (E5:S00:T31, T34, T35)
  • This created an architectural contradiction (abstract space with concrete tasks)
  • Tasks used versions like v0.5.0.31+0

Current State (Post-Migration):

  • S00 is purely abstract (Epic-level only, no tasks)
  • S01 is the repository story (concrete, with tasks)
  • Tasks use versions like v0.5.1.31+0 (S01, not S00)

Migration:

  • E9:S01:T08: Repository Story Abstract Space Contradiction - Task that resolved this architectural issue

Repository Story:

  • E5:S01: FR Repo (PERPETUAL) - The concrete repository story for Feature Requests; canonical task docs (e.g. T31, T34, T35) live under Story 001.
  • FR-021: FR/BR/UXR Repository Stories (S00 Pattern) - Original feature request (pattern updated)
  • FR-018: Abstract Space for Zero-Numbered E/S/T Docs - Abstract space concept

Epic Context:

  • Epic 5: Documentation Management and Maintenance

References​

  • Epic 5: docs/project-management/kanban/epics/Epic-5/Epic-5.md
  • E5:S01 (FR Repo): docs/project-management/kanban/epics/Epic-5/Story-001-fr-repo.md
  • E9:S01:T08: docs/project-management/kanban/epics/Epic-9/Story-001-rc-readiness-gap-analysis/T08-repository-story-abstract-space-contradiction.md
  • FR-018: docs/project-management/kanban/fr-br/FR-018-abstract-space-zero-numbered-est-docs.md
  • FR-021: docs/project-management/kanban/fr-br/FR-021-fr-br-uxr-repository-stories.md
  • Solution Design: docs/architecture/standards-and-adrs/repository-story-abstract-space-solution-design.md

Notes​

  • Abstract Space Only: This document represents Epic-level abstract space only. It does NOT contain any tasks.
  • Repository Tasks: All Feature Request tasks are now in E5:S01 (FR Repo), not S00.
  • Version: v0.5.0.0+0 represents Epic 5's abstract space anchor.
  • Rarely Updated: This document only changes if Epic 5's core definition changes.
  • Migration Complete: Repository tasks have been migrated to S01 as part of E9:S01:T08.