# SESSION TRACKER -- 2026-02-13 (Session 002)

## META
- session_id: 002
- date: 2026-02-13
- timestamp_utc: 2026-02-13T20:30:00Z
- phase: Pre-Phase 0 (Planning & Documentation -- Prompt Evolution)
- status: COMPLETE -- masterclass prompt v2.0 produced
- previous_session: docs/tracker/2026-02-13_1846_session-001.md

## QUICK RESUME
**Read this file to pick up exactly where we left off.**
If starting a new session, tell the agent: "Read the latest file in docs/tracker/ and resume."

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## WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED THIS SESSION

### Research: What Documents Are Needed Before Building with AI Agents (Feb 2026)
Launched 4 parallel research agents scouring the web for the latest (2026-current) best practices:

1. **AI Project Documentation Standards** -- Covered C4 model, arc42, NVIDIA model cards, Hugging Face datasheets, Meta Eval Factsheets (arXiv 2512.04062), EvalCards, CLeAR framework, EU AI Act Annex IV, PRDs vs RFCs vs design docs, user journey mapping
2. **AI Agent Context Best Practices** -- Covered AGENTS.md structure (aihackers.net Feb 2026), CLAUDE.md patterns, .cursor/rules/ scoping, context engineering (Augment Code playbook), spec-first development, verification-driven development, Repository Planning Graph (RPG), progressive disclosure
3. **DevOps & Infrastructure Planning** -- Covered IaC style guides, Docker container strategy, CI/CD pipeline specs, OWASP threat modeling (STRIDE), observability strategy (SLIs/SLOs), runbook templates, Google SRE launch checklists, TCO analysis, ADR best practices
4. **Business & Product Planning** -- Covered Lean Canvas vs BMC, competitive analysis frameworks, pricing strategy (usage-based trending, hybrid models), GTM planning, JTBD-informed personas, KPI definitions (AARRR), risk assessment, legal/compliance checklists (GDPR, CCPA)

### Prompt Evolution: v1 → v2
Synthesized all research into an evolved masterclass-project-kickoff.md prompt:

| Aspect | v1 (9 phases) | v2 (12 phases) |
|--------|--------------|----------------|
| Phases | 9 | 12 |
| Business docs | None (embedded in research) | Lean Canvas, Competitive Analysis, Positioning, Personas/JTBD, Cost Estimate, Legal Checklist |
| Architecture docs | ADRs only | ADRs + C4 System Overview + API Contracts + Threat Model |
| DevOps docs | GitHub masterclass | GitHub masterclass + Container Strategy + Observability Strategy + Runbook Template + Cost Estimate |
| AI agent context | .cursor/rules/ + AGENTS.md | + .cursorignore, context budget guidance (<500 lines per rule), progressive disclosure |
| Dependency map | Implicit | Explicit ASCII dependency graph showing phase-to-phase flow |
| Document inventory | ~30-40 docs | 40-70 docs (depending on complexity) |
| Sources cited | None | 15+ frameworks and references with URLs |

### New Phases Added
- **Phase 2: Lean Canvas** -- Business model validation before research (fail fast)
- **Phase 3: Competitive Analysis** -- Market positioning before technical decisions
- **Phase 4: User Personas / JTBD** -- Know who we're building for and why
- **Phase 9: DevOps & Operational Planning** -- Container strategy, observability, runbooks, cost estimate (was partially in Phase 7)
- **Phase 10: Legal & Compliance** -- Privacy, ToS, data processing, license audit

### Files Modified
| File | Change |
|------|--------|
| `docs/prompts/masterclass-project-kickoff.md` | Full rewrite: 9 phases → 12 phases, all research integrated |
| `.cursor/rules/project-context.mdc` | Updated REUSABLE ASSETS to reflect v2.0 with source citations |
| `docs/tracker/2026-02-13_2030_session-002.md` | This file (new) |

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## WHAT IS NEEDED NEXT

### Immediate (Brendon Action Required)
1. **Set up Zoho Mail** -- Still pending from Session 001. Follow `docs/guides/email-setup-steps.md` (15-20 min)
2. **Review the v2 prompt** -- Read `docs/prompts/masterclass-project-kickoff.md` and confirm it captures the vision

### Engineering (Next Session)
1. **Phase 0 execution** -- Initialize GitHub repo per `docs/knowledge-base/github-masterclass.md` (SEC-011)
2. **CI/CD pipeline** -- Set up GitHub Actions per github-masterclass.md (SEC-012)
3. **Backlog migration** -- Convert docs/backlog/ items to GitHub Issues

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## FILE INVENTORY (Session 002 Changes Only)

| File | Status | Purpose |
|------|--------|---------|
| `docs/prompts/masterclass-project-kickoff.md` | UPDATED (v2.0) | 12-phase reusable prompt grounded in Feb 2026 research |
| `.cursor/rules/project-context.mdc` | UPDATED | REUSABLE ASSETS section updated for v2.0 |
| `docs/tracker/2026-02-13_2030_session-002.md` | NEW | This session tracker |

Full project inventory: See `docs/tracker/2026-02-13_1846_session-001.md` for complete file list from Session 001.

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## KEY DECISIONS
- Evolved from 9-phase to 12-phase prompt based on research showing business validation (Lean Canvas, competitive analysis, JTBD) should precede technical research
- Added explicit dependency map between phases so agents know what feeds what
- Added .cursorignore to prompt (reduces noise in AI context)
- Added context budget guidance (<500 lines per rule file) per Augment Code research
- Added threat modeling (OWASP STRIDE) as required architecture doc
- Added C4 system overview and API contracts as required architecture docs
- Cited all source frameworks in the prompt itself for traceability

## OPEN QUESTIONS
- None for this session. All research was synthesized and prompt updated.
