analysis-gated-workflow

Phase-gated software analysis is a structured workflow that enforces explicit review checkpoints between development stages. You need it for complex refactoring projects requiring rigorous documentation, architectural decision tracking, and compliance audits.

To start a phase-gated workflow, invoke the skill by providing the feature name and the target folder path. This initializes a structured analysis session and generates a portable, version-controlled bundle for state management.

This phase-gated workflow is designed for complex technical projects requiring iterative compliance reviews and architectural decision tracking. It is not suited for small documentation tasks that do not require strict auditability and gate enforcement.

State management operates through a bundle-based system that maintains logs, Architecture Decision Records, and phase-specific documentation. This portable bundle ensures consistent file naming conventions and tracks transitions across all six distinct development phases.

The best way to ensure architectural compliance is using a phase-gated workflow that enforces explicit gates between development stages. This approach requires every technical decision to be documented and approved before progressing to the next phase.