ring:dev-cycle

Orchestrate an 11-gate development cycle with deferred execution and multi-tenant validation.

Updated Mar 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/LucasMalessa/TheRing --skill ring-dev-cycle-lucasmalessa
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Skill: ring:dev-cycle
Source: https://github.com/LucasMalessa/TheRing/tree/main/dev-team/skills/dev-cycle
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/LucasMalessa/TheRing --skill ring-dev-cycle-lucasmalessa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Orchestrates the end-to-end development cycle across 11 gates, ensuring disciplined progression and reducing manual coordination.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end cycle orchestration across 11 gates (0–9, plus 0.5)
  • Deferred execution for Gates 6-7 to optimize test infrastructure
  • Per-unit state tracking and multi-tenant validation
  • Mandatory sub-skill loading before dispatch to enforce standardized workflows
  • Integrates with PM outputs and task/subtask structures for repeatable delivery

Quick Start

Start a new development cycle by providing a task file in docs/pre-dev and invoking the ring:dev-cycle skill to initialize gate-based execution.

Frequently Asked Questions about ring:dev-cycle

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I orchestrate end-to-end development cycles with automated gates?

Orchestrate end-to-end development cycles by applying an 11-gate framework (0–9 plus 0.5) that coordinates gate-by-gate verification, manages state per unit, and enforces mandatory checks to reduce manual coordination.

What is a multi-tenant dual-mode validation in software delivery?

Multi-tenant dual-mode validation is a per-unit state tracking mechanism that supports testing across multiple tenants simultaneously, ensuring disciplined progression and standardized workflows during the development cycle.

How do I start a gate-based development cycle using PM task outputs?

Start a gate-based development cycle by providing a task file in the docs/pre-dev directory, then invoke the orchestration skill to initialize execution and load required sub-skills before dispatch.

Does this development cycle orchestration support deferred execution for specific gates?

Yes, deferred execution is supported specifically for Gates 6 and 7, which optimizes test infrastructure usage by delaying those phases until the appropriate stage in the delivery cycle.

What's the best way to enforce mandatory sub-skill loading during task management?

Enforce mandatory sub-skill loading by integrating orchestration with PM-provided task outputs and task/subtask structures, requiring sub-skills to load before dispatch to maintain standardized workflows.

Why does the 11-gate cycle use per-unit state tracking?

Per-unit state tracking is used to monitor progression through each gate individually, enabling multi-tenant validation and ensuring gate-by-gate verification with mandatory checks is maintained across the cycle.