session-logger

Coding session logs are structured by organizing work into Goal, Changes, Decisions, Open Questions, and Next steps sections. This structured logging approach ensures clarity and completeness by providing a decision tree for consistent categorization of development activities.

A developer log entry should include the Goal, Changes, Decisions, Open Questions, and Next steps, with a strong emphasis on capturing decision rationale. Documenting the 'why' behind choices ensures that the context of code modifications is preserved for future code review.

The best way to document open questions and next steps is using a structured session logger to format entries for your log file. This approach categorizes outstanding issues and future actions clearly, ensuring seamless continuation of software development work.

Yes, you can use a structured logging format for your existing docs/log.md file. The session logger facilitates drafting clear and concise log entries that fit directly into your markdown documentation, ensuring all critical aspects of your work are captured.

Session logging requires no specific dependencies or external tools to function. It operates as a standalone skill that provides a formatting framework and decision tree to guide the categorization of your development logs.

A decision tree for session log categorization is needed when you want to ensure consistent formatting across multiple development activities. It helps accurately sort information into Goals, Changes, Decisions, Open Questions, and Next steps without missing critical documentation.