setup

Automating repository setup to meet engineering standards is achieved by detecting the repository's state and routing it to the correct setup path, ensuring adherence to required engineering guidelines.

Onboarding an existing repository to new engineering standards uses automated state detection to identify a brownfield adopt path, applying the necessary configurations without disrupting current workflows.

State detection works when bootstrapping a repository toolchain by inspecting the spec spine to determine whether to execute a greenfield init, brownfield adopt, or steady-state sync path.

You do not need to manually install prerequisites before initializing a new repository, because the setup process automatically detects missing toolchain components and installs them before executing.

You can use this automated setup for both new and existing repositories, as it provides a single entry point that applies engineering standards regardless of the current repository state.

A limitation of automated engineering standards detection during repository bootstrap is that it strictly routes setup paths based on the detected spec spine condition, requiring a valid repository state to function correctly.