14-spec-creation

Spec Creation Rules

These rules apply when creating or editing implementation specs. Every spec drives implementation -- incomplete specs block all downstream work.

Stop-the-Line: Spec Quality Gate

Every spec MUST include:

1. Acceptance Criteria -- Testable pass/fail conditions
2. Pattern References -- Pointers to patterns_library/ for execution agents
3. Success Validation Command -- A runnable command to verify the feature works
4. Demo Script -- Step-by-step reproduction for QAS

If any of these are missing, the spec is not ready for implementation.

Spec Template

Use this structure for all implementation specs:

# SPEC-{{TICKET_PREFIX}}-{number}: {Feature Name}

## Summary
{One paragraph describing the feature}

## User Story
As a [user type], I want [goal] so that [benefit].

## Acceptance Criteria
- [ ] {Testable criterion 1}
- [ ] {Testable criterion 2}
- [ ] {Testable criterion 3}

## Pattern References
- **API**: `patterns_library/api/{pattern}.md`
- **Database**: `patterns_library/database/{pattern}.md`
- **Security**: `docs/database/RLS_IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md`

## Success Validation Command
{runnable command to verify the feature}

## Demo Script
1. Navigate to {page}
2. Perform {action}
3. Observe {expected behavior}
4. Verify {success indicator}

## Logical Commits
1. `feat(scope): implement data model [{{TICKET_PREFIX}}-{number}]`
2. `feat(scope): add API endpoint [{{TICKET_PREFIX}}-{number}]`
3. `test(scope): add tests [{{TICKET_PREFIX}}-{number}]`

Acceptance Criteria Patterns

User Action Criteria

- [ ] User can {action} -> {result}
- [ ] When user {triggers}, system {responds}
- [ ] User receives {feedback} after {action}

Data Criteria

- [ ] Data persists after {action}
- [ ] User can only see their own {data type}
- [ ] {field} validates {constraint}

Error Criteria

- [ ] Invalid input shows {error message}
- [ ] Network failure shows retry option
- [ ] Unauthorized access returns 401