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Progress Log

Use this file as the chronological record of work performed, files changed, validation results, and errors.

Session: [DATE]

Replace [DATE] with the date of this work session.

Phase 1: [Title]

  • Status: in_progress
  • Started: [timestamp]
  • Actions taken:

  • Files created/modified:

Use the same status values as task_plan.md: pending, in_progress, or complete. Add concrete actions and paths as the phase advances.

Phase 2: [Title]

  • Status: pending
  • Actions taken:

  • Files created/modified:

Test Results

Record each validation command or scenario, its expected result, and the observed outcome.

TestInputExpectedActualStatus

Error Log

Record errors promptly, including the attempt number and resolution. Change the approach before retrying a failed action.

TimestampErrorAttemptResolution
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5-Question Reboot Check

Use this table when resuming to confirm the current phase, destination, goal, findings, and completed work.

QuestionAnswer
Where am I?Phase X
Where am I going?Remaining phases
What's the goal?[goal statement]
What have I learned?See findings.md
What have I done?See above

Update this file after completing a phase, running validation, or encountering an error.