track-management

Organizing project tracks involves standardizing the lifecycle from creation through completion using spec.md, plan.md, and a tracks registry to ensure traceability. This approach manages creation, specs, plans, and lifecycle status markers.

The standard lifecycle for managing tracks uses a taxonomy for feature, bug, chore, and refactor tracks. It enforces a consistent track ID format and updates a central registry to maintain auditability across all phases.

To start drafting a new track, create a spec.md and plan.md following track management guidelines. These artifacts define project requirements and structure, ensuring reproducibility and traceability from the initial planning stage.

Yes, track management operates without external dependencies. It relies entirely on standardized markdown files like spec.md and plan.md, alongside status markers and a tracks registry, to coordinate workflows end-to-end.

A tracks registry is needed for workflow planning to enable artifact generation and ensure traceability. It records metadata and lifecycle phases for each track ID, providing a reproducible and auditable history of project progress.