[PROJECT_NAME] Constitution

<!-- Example: Spec Constitution, TaskFlow Constitution, etc. -->

Core Principles

[PRINCIPLE_1_NAME]

<!-- Example: I. Library-First -->

[PRINCIPLE_1_DESCRIPTION]

<!-- Example: Every feature starts as a standalone library; Libraries must be self-contained, independently testable, documented; Clear purpose required - no organizational-only libraries -->

[PRINCIPLE_2_NAME]

<!-- Example: II. CLI Interface -->

[PRINCIPLE_2_DESCRIPTION]

<!-- Example: Every library exposes functionality via CLI; Text in/out protocol: stdin/args → stdout, errors → stderr; Support JSON + human-readable formats -->

[PRINCIPLE_3_NAME]

<!-- Example: III. Test-First (NON-NEGOTIABLE) -->

[PRINCIPLE_3_DESCRIPTION]

<!-- Example: TDD mandatory: Tests written → User approved → Tests fail → Then implement; Red-Green-Refactor cycle strictly enforced -->

[PRINCIPLE_4_NAME]

<!-- Example: IV. Integration Testing -->

[PRINCIPLE_4_DESCRIPTION]

<!-- Example: Focus areas requiring integration tests: New library contract tests, Contract changes, Inter-service communication, Shared schemas -->

[PRINCIPLE_5_NAME]

<!-- Example: V. Observability, VI. Versioning & Breaking Changes, VII. Simplicity -->

[PRINCIPLE_5_DESCRIPTION]

<!-- Example: Text I/O ensures debuggability; Structured logging required; Or: MAJOR.MINOR.BUILD format; Or: Start simple, YAGNI principles -->

[SECTION_2_NAME]

<!-- Example: Additional Constraints, Security Requirements, Performance Standards, etc. -->

[SECTION_2_CONTENT]

<!-- Example: Technology stack requirements, compliance standards, deployment policies, etc. -->

[SECTION_3_NAME]

<!-- Example: Development Workflow, Review Process, Quality Gates, etc. -->

[SECTION_3_CONTENT]

<!-- Example: Code review requirements, testing gates, deployment approval process, etc. -->

Governance

<!-- Example: Constitution supersedes all other practices; Amendments require documentation, approval, migration plan -->

[GOVERNANCE_RULES]

<!-- Example: All PRs/reviews must verify compliance; Complexity must be justified; Use [GUIDANCE_FILE] for runtime development guidance -->

Version: [CONSTITUTION_VERSION] | Ratified: [RATIFICATION_DATE] | Last Amended: [LAST_AMENDED_DATE]

<!-- Example: Version: 2.1.1 | Ratified: 2025-06-13 | Last Amended: 2025-07-16 -->