tdd-design-release

To release a design lock, the skill validates the design name, updates lock.json by appending to previous_owners, resets current ownership fields, and commits only lock.json. This enables a teammate to claim ownership without forcing a disruptive takeover.

The best way to preserve design ownership history is by appending the current owner to the previous_owners array in lock.json before resetting the fields. This maintains a full audit trail of all developers who have worked on the design.

lock.json manages design collaboration by tracking the current owner and recording past contributors. When you step away, the skill updates this file to reset ownership, allowing another developer to seamlessly pick up the in-progress work.

Yes, releasing a design lock preserves all progress because the skill only commits lock.json. The actual design artifacts remain safely on the branch while the ownership state is reset for the next developer to claim.

No, you do not need to force a takeover. This skill allows you to gracefully release ownership by updating lock.json, which lets a teammate claim the design through proper checks without disrupting your existing work.

The primary limitation is that the commit scope is strictly restricted to lock.json. You cannot bundle other artifact changes into this handoff commit, ensuring the release operation only affects the audit trail and ownership state.