# GSD-Lite Work Log

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SESSION WORK LOG - captures all work types during phase execution.
Tracks vision extraction (moodboard), planning (whiteboard), execution work, decisions, and blockers.

LIFECYCLE:
- Created: When phase starts
- Updated: After EVERY agent turn
- Current Understanding section: Updated at checkpoint time (not every turn)
- Deleted: After phase promotion (extract important outcomes to PR first)

PURPOSE:
- Session continuity: Fresh agents resume by reading Current Understanding (30-second resume)
- Detailed history: Full session log provides HOW we got here
- Non-linear access: Type tags enable querying specific work type via grep

DISTINCTION FROM STATE.md:
- WORK.md = HOW did we get here (detailed work log, reasoning, decisions)
- STATE.md = WHERE are we (phase, task, completion %, systematic IDs)
-->

## ⚠️ This file is EPHEMERAL

Content deleted after phase promotion. Extract important outcomes before promoting phase.

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## Current Understanding

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HANDOFF SECTION - Read this first when resuming work.
Updated at checkpoint time (not every turn).
Target: Fresh agent can understand current state in 30 seconds.

Structure:
- current_state: Where exactly are we? Phase, task, completion %, what's happening NOW
- vision: What user wants - the intent, feel, references, success criteria
- decisions: Key decisions with rationale - not just WHAT but WHY
- blockers: Open questions, stuck items, waiting on user, ambiguities
- next_action: Specific first action when resuming this session

Use concrete facts, not jargon. Avoid "as discussed" or "per original vision" - fresh agent has zero context.

IMPORTANT: Below are EXAMPLE entries showing format - replace with your actual session content.
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<current_state>
Example: Phase 1.2: Audit & Fix Template Coherence - Plan 02 in progress
Example: Task: TASK-003 - Update STATE.md template (70% complete)
Example: Session 1 progress: Completed TASK-001 (PROTOCOL.md), TASK-002 (WORK.md), now on STATE.md
Example: What's happening: Adding systematic ID tracking table to STATE.md template
</current_state>

<vision>
Example: Templates must be readable by single agent without cross-file navigation.
Example: Each template should be self-contained with inline guidance for proper usage.
Example: Fresh agents resuming work should understand context in 30 seconds without re-reading entire log.
</vision>

<decisions>
Example: Use systematic ID format (TYPE-NNN) for global unique references across all artifacts
Example: STATE.md depth level: moderate with Key Decisions table (enables weak agent resume)
Example: WORK.md is ephemeral: deleted after promotion, not archived
Example: Current Understanding section positioned at top of WORK.md before chronological log
Example: Type-tagged entries enable non-linear access via grep
</decisions>

<blockers>
Example: None currently. Proceeding with STATE.md template update.
</blockers>

<next_action>
Example: Complete STATE.md template update by adding ID Registry table, then verify template coherence.
</next_action>

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## Session Log (Chronological)

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TYPE-TAGGED WORK ENTRIES - All session work captured here.

Entry types:
- [VISION] - User vision/preferences extracted, vision evolution, reference points
- [DECISION] - Decision made (tech, scope, approach) with rationale
- [PLAN] - Planning work: task breakdown, risk identification, approach sketched
- [EXEC] - Execution work: files modified, commands run, changes made
- [BLOCKER] - Open questions, stuck items, waiting states

Entry format (3-8 lines maximum):
**[YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM]** - [TAG] Brief description
- Details: [what happened, why it matters]
- Files: [if applicable]
- Impact: [what this unblocks or blocks]

Use action timestamp (when decision made or action taken), not entry-write time.
If >10 lines, break into multiple entries.

IMPORTANT: Below are EXAMPLE entries showing format - replace with your actual session log content.
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**[2026-01-22 14:00]** - [VISION] Example: User wants Linear-like feel + Bloomberg density for power users
- Example: Context: Discussed UI patterns during moodboard session
- Example: Reference: Clean layout (Linear) but with information density (Bloomberg terminal)
- Example: Implication: Interface should not patronize advanced users with excessive whitespace

**[2026-01-22 14:15]** - [DECISION] Example: Use card-based layout, not timeline view
- Example: Rationale: Cards support varying content length (post + engagement + metadata); timeline more rigid
- Example: Alternative considered: Timeline view (simpler implementation, less flexible for content types)
- Example: Impact: Unblocks whiteboard presentation to user; affects TASK-003 (card styling component)

**[2026-01-22 14:30]** - [PLAN] Example: Broke phase into 3 tasks: library setup, login endpoint, token validation
- Example: TASK-001: Set up JWT library (jose v0.5.0)
- Example: TASK-002: Create login endpoint with password hashing
- Example: TASK-003: Add token validation middleware
- Example: Risk: Token expiry strategy TBD (may need user decision)

**[2026-01-22 15:00]** - [EXEC] Example: TASK-001: Installed jose library and created token generation
- Example: Result: Created src/auth/token.ts with generateToken function
- Example: Files modified: src/auth/token.ts, src/auth/token.test.ts, package.json
- Example: Status: TASK-001 complete, proceeding to TASK-002

**[2026-01-22 15:30]** - [EXEC] Example: TASK-002: Created login endpoint with bcrypt hashing
- Example: Result: POST /api/auth/login accepts email/password, returns JWT
- Example: Files modified: src/api/auth/login.ts, src/api/auth/login.test.ts
- Example: Status: TASK-002 in progress (endpoint created, validation pending)

**[2026-01-22 16:00]** - [BLOCKER] Example: Password reset flow unclear - same JWT or separate token?
- Example: Issue: Security model for password reset not specified
- Example: Waiting on: User decision on whether to use main JWT or separate reset token
- Example: Impact: Blocks TASK-002 completion until clarified

**[2026-01-22 16:15]** - [DECISION] Example: Use separate reset token, not main JWT (user decision)
- Example: Rationale: Separate token provides better security isolation
- Example: User preference: Don't reuse auth token for password reset
- Example: Impact: Unblocks TASK-002; need to add reset token generation to auth module

**[2026-01-22 16:45]** - [EXEC] Example: TASK-002: Added password reset token generation
- Example: Result: generateResetToken() function with 1-hour expiry
- Example: Files modified: src/auth/token.ts, src/api/auth/reset.ts
- Example: Status: TASK-002 complete

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