aoa-source-of-truth-check

To resolve conflicting documentation across repository files, you must identify the canonical source for each topic and map downstream consumers to it. This clarifies which file holds authoritative guidance for architecture, status, or operations, eliminating contributor confusion.

A source-of-truth map is a concise index linking canonical documents to their downstream consumers within a repository. It clarifies document ownership and guides contributors directly to the authoritative files for specific operational or architectural concerns.

To consolidate overlapping README and ARCHITECTURE.md files, pinpoint the primary file for each concern and trim top-level summaries. This creates lightweight entry-point snapshots that link directly to the detailed canonical homes.

Yes, you can map canonical documents without external services by analyzing repository files locally. The process identifies authoritative docs, proposes ownership, and generates a concise source-of-truth map without requiring external integrations.

You need to establish a single source of truth when repositories contain overlapping or conflicting documentation. This clarifies which file holds authoritative guidance for status, architecture, or operations, eliminating contributor confusion.