project-management

Rules File: Progress Tracking System

Core Rules

1. Always read feature.md first

   • Read and understand the complete feature requirements
   • Identify all tasks and deliverables outlined in feature.md
   • Use this as the source of truth for what needs to be accomplished

2. Always read progress.md before starting work

   • Check current status of all tasks
   • Identify what has been completed
   • Identify what remains to be done
   • Avoid duplicating completed work

3. Update progress.md after completing any task

   • Mark completed tasks with status and timestamp
   • Add detailed notes about what was accomplished
   • Update percentage completion if applicable
   • Note any blockers or issues encountered

4. Progress.md Structure Requirements

   • Maintain clear task breakdown from feature.md
   • Use consistent status indicators (TODO, IN_PROGRESS, COMPLETED)
   • Include timestamps for all status changes
   • Provide brief descriptions of work completed
   • Track overall feature completion percentage

5. Task Completion Workflow

   • Read feature.md → Read progress.md → Complete task → Update progress.md
   • Never skip the progress update step
   • Be specific about what was accomplished in each update
   • Reference specific files, functions, or components modified

6. Quality Standards

   • Ensure progress updates are accurate and detailed
   • Maintain chronological order of updates
   • Keep progress.md synchronized with actual work completed
   • Use clear, professional language in all updates