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Epic 5, Story 0, Task 35: Task Template Cross-Wiring Section

Status: TODO
Priority: MEDIUM
Last updated: 2026-01-16 (v0.5.1.35+0 – Task created)
Started: [TBD]
Completed: [TBD]
Version: v0.5.1.35+0
Code: E5S00T35

Task ID​

Format: E\{epic\}:S\{story\}:T\{task\}

Full Task ID: E5:S01:T35

Repository Pattern: FR-035 = E5:S01:T35 (abstract space: v0.5.1.35+0)

Scope​

Enhance the Task Template (TASK_TEMPLATE.md) to include an explicit "Cross-Wiring" or "Interconnected Tasks" section that provides clear guidance on linking related tasks, emphasizes bidirectional wiring, and contextualizes relationships between interconnected tasks.

Problem Statement:

  • Task template lacks explicit cross-wiring guidance
  • No emphasis on bidirectional wiring in template
  • No relationship types or context guidance
  • Users may create one-way links instead of bidirectional
  • Interconnected tasks may not be properly contextualized

Solution:

  • Add explicit "Cross-Wiring" or "Interconnected Tasks" section to template
  • Emphasize bidirectional wiring (links go both ways)
  • Include relationship types (complements, coordinates with, informs, follows, precedes, related to)
  • Provide context guidance (why tasks are related)
  • Reference bidirectional wiring principle and cross-wiring SoP
  • Distinguish between "Dependencies" (blocking) and "Cross-Wiring" (contextual)
  • Include examples of proper cross-wiring patterns

Input​

Deliverable​

Enhanced Task Template that includes:

  1. Explicit "Cross-Wiring" or "Interconnected Tasks" Section:

    • Clear guidance on linking related tasks
    • Emphasis on bidirectional wiring (links go both ways)
    • Relationship types (complements, coordinates with, informs, follows, precedes, related to)
    • Context guidance (why tasks are related)
    • Examples of proper cross-wiring patterns

  2. Enhanced "Related Work" Section:

    • Better guidance on bidirectional wiring
    • Reference to bidirectional wiring principle
    • Reference to cross-wiring SoP
    • Examples of proper cross-wiring patterns

  3. Clear Distinction:

    • Distinction between "Dependencies" (blocking/depends-on) and "Cross-Wiring" (related/interconnected)
    • Guidance on when to use each section

  4. Integration:

    • Reference to bidirectional wiring principle (BIDIRECTIONAL_WIRING_PRINCIPLE.md)
    • Reference to cross-wiring SoP (task-template-cross-wiring-sop.md)
    • Alignment with SoP guidance and best practices

Acceptance Criteria​

  • Criterion 1: Task template includes explicit "Cross-Wiring" or "Interconnected Tasks" section
  • Criterion 2: Template emphasizes bidirectional wiring (links go both ways)
  • Criterion 3: Template includes relationship types (complements, coordinates with, informs, follows, precedes, related to)
  • Criterion 4: Template provides context guidance (why tasks are related)
  • Criterion 5: Template references bidirectional wiring principle
  • Criterion 6: Template references cross-wiring SoP
  • Criterion 7: Template distinguishes between "Dependencies" and "Cross-Wiring"
  • Criterion 8: Template includes examples of proper cross-wiring patterns
  • Criterion 9: Enhanced "Related Work" section with better guidance
  • Criterion 10: Template aligns with bidirectional wiring principle and SoP guidance

Approach​

  1. Review Existing Template: Read current TASK_TEMPLATE.md to understand structure
  2. Review SoP: Thoroughly review task-template-cross-wiring-sop.md for complete guidance
  3. Review Bidirectional Wiring Principle: Understand the core principle
  4. Design New Section: Create "Cross-Wiring" section following SoP guidance
  5. Enhance Related Work: Update "Related Work" section with bidirectional wiring guidance
  6. Add Examples: Include examples of proper cross-wiring patterns
  7. Add References: Link to bidirectional wiring principle and SoP
  8. Distinguish Sections: Clearly distinguish "Dependencies" from "Cross-Wiring"
  9. Validate: Ensure template aligns with SoP and bidirectional wiring principle
  10. Document: Update template documentation and examples

Dependencies​

Depends On:

  • Completion of task-template-cross-wiring-sop.md (SoP created)
  • Understanding of bidirectional wiring principle
  • Access to current task template

Blocks:

  • Clear cross-wiring patterns for task documentation
  • Bidirectional wiring enforcement
  • Better task relationship documentation

Blocked By:

  • None (can start immediately)

Parallel Development Candidacy: Safe because this is template enhancement work that does not modify core code.

Related BR/FR Links:

Interconnected Tasks (Cross-Wiring):

Related Stories:

Related Documentation:

Version Anchor​

Forensic Marker Format: ✅ COMPLETE (vRC.E.S.T+B) (e.g., ✅ COMPLETE (v0.5.1.35+1))

When Task is Complete:

  • Add forensic marker to Task document
  • Add forensic marker to Story checklist
  • Update Last updated field
  • Update Completed field
  • Update Status to COMPLETE
  • Update Version to final version
  • Update Epic-5 with completion status and version
  • Update kboard.md with completion status and version

Notes​

Key Considerations:

  • The template enhancement must align with the SoP guidance
  • Bidirectional wiring is mandatory (links must go both ways)
  • Relationship types should be standardized and consistent
  • Context is crucial for understanding task relationships
  • Examples should be clear and practical

Expected Outcomes:

  • Clear, actionable guidance for cross-wiring tasks
  • Improved traceability and discoverability of task relationships
  • Standardized cross-wiring patterns across all task documents
  • Better understanding of task interdependencies
  • Enhanced knowledge management and project transparency

This Task is part of Epic 5: Documentation Management and Maintenance, Story 0: FR Repo (PERPETUAL). See Story-001-fr-repo.md for story-level context.