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MarkiTect - Next Session Priorities

Updated: 2025-10-25 Status: Capability Inclusion Management System Complete Next Focus: Strategic Development Execution

High Priority (Next Session Focus)

1. Strategic Issue Resolution 🎯

Priority: CRITICAL

• Resume work on core functionality backlog
• Target: Issue #15 (AST Query and Analysis CLI) or Issue #16 (Performance Validation CLI)
• Use new capability inclusion workflow to prevent duplication
• Leverage CLAUDE_CAPABILITY_REFERENCE.md for quick capability lookup

2. Capability Management Validation 🔍

Priority: HIGH

• Test the new discovery tools (make capability-search TERM=xyz) in real development
• Validate workflow effectiveness during actual implementation
• Refine documentation based on practical usage
• Ensure AI assistants properly utilize the new capability references

3. Documentation Integration ✅

Priority: MEDIUM

• Update any missing links in existing documentation to new capability system
• Ensure all agents are aware of capability inclusion workflow
• Validate that CAPABILITY_DOCUMENTATION_INDEX.md provides effective navigation

Development Strategy

Capability-First Development

1. Before implementing anything new:

   • Check CAPABILITIES.md for internal capabilities
   • Check CAPABILITY_REGISTRY.md for external capabilities
   • Use make capability-search TERM=xyz for discovery
   • Consult CLAUDE_CAPABILITY_REFERENCE.md for patterns

2. During implementation:

   • Update capability documentation if creating new capabilities
   • Follow CAPABILITY_INCLUSION_GUIDE.md workflow
   • Document any new external dependencies in CAPABILITY_REGISTRY.md

3. After implementation:

   • Update CAPABILITIES.md if internal capabilities were added
   • Ensure proper categorization in documentation ecosystem

Next Major Milestones

Immediate (1-2 Sessions)

• Complete Issue #15 or #16: Demonstrate capability management system in practice
• Validate Discovery Tools: Ensure automated detection prevents duplication
• Refine Workflow: Based on real-world usage patterns

Short Term (3-5 Sessions)

• Schema-Driven Architecture: Issues #5, #7, #8 (Milestone #2)
• Template Generation: Issue #6 (Milestone #3)
• Advanced Querying: Complete AST analysis capabilities

Medium Term (6-10 Sessions)

• Document Relationships: Issue #4, advanced relationship mapping
• Performance Optimization: Based on Issue #16 implementation
• Plugin Architecture: Issue #19 and extensibility framework

Session Success Criteria

Must Achieve

• Complete one core functionality issue using capability inclusion workflow
• Demonstrate prevention of code duplication through discovery tools
• Validate documentation ecosystem effectiveness

Should Achieve

• Update capability documentation with any new functionality
• Refine workflow based on practical experience
• Maintain green test state throughout development

Could Achieve

• Begin next milestone planning
• Enhance discovery tools based on usage patterns
• Improve AI assistant integration with capability system

Known Context

Current State

• Capability Management: Complete documentation ecosystem established
• Discovery Tools: Automated prevention of code duplication
• Architectural Clarity: Clear separation of internal vs external capabilities
• Test State: All tests passing (last known: 348 tests across 27 files)
• Git State: Modified files ready for commit (capability inclusion system)

Available Resources

• Complete capability documentation in 5 interconnected files
• Automated discovery tools via Makefile targets
• Enhanced agent definitions with capability inclusion workflow
• Comprehensive test coverage across all components

Development Environment

• Ubuntu 24.04 with complete development environment
• Python virtual environment properly configured
• Git submodules (issue-facade, wiki) properly integrated
• All dependencies installed and validated

Next Session Preparation

Pre-Session Setup

1. Ensure git status is clean (commit capability inclusion system)
2. Run make test to validate green state
3. Review CLAUDE_CAPABILITY_REFERENCE.md for quick capability overview
4. Select target issue for implementation

Session Approach

1. Start with capability discovery before any implementation
2. Use new workflow from CAPABILITY_INCLUSION_GUIDE.md
3. Document any new capabilities as they're created
4. Validate discovery tools prevent accidental duplication

Success Indicators

• New functionality implemented without duplicating existing capabilities
• Discovery tools successfully prevent code duplication
• Documentation ecosystem proves valuable for development efficiency
• AI assistants effectively use capability references for informed decisions

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Note

: This file should be updated at the end of each session to maintain clear priorities and context for the next session. Use the capability inclusion management system as the foundation for all future development decisions.