sdd-riper-one

A spec-driven development workflow enforces a rigorous Spec-first approach, generating a CodeMap and bundling context to maintain live updates tied to tri-axis reviews. You bootstrap the RIPER stages to produce the initial Spec before any code is written.

Yes, RIPER stage gates apply to mid-to-large AI initiatives across multiple teams. The workflow enforces strict gating, explicit Plan approvals, and structured archiving to ensure controlled execution and compliance across distributed groups.

You enforce explicit plan approvals and spec-traceability by applying the RIPER workflow gates. This process requires Research, Plan, Execute, and Review stage gatekeeping, ensuring every code execution step is verifiable against the initial Spec.

The best way to maintain spec-traceability is through a spec-driven lifecycle with CodeMap and context bundling. This approach ties live Spec updates directly to CodeMap changes and tri-axis reviews, preserving auditable traces throughout the workflow.

A strict RIPER workflow with stage gates, explicit Plan approvals, and structured archiving is designed for mid-to-large AI initiatives. Smaller projects may find the rigid spec-driven gating and pre-research utilities too heavy for rapid execution.

Pre-research utilities and tri-axis reviews are needed to demonstrate compliance and reproducibility when shipping AI features. They provide verifiable specs and structured archiving that ensure controlled execution across multiple teams.