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diff --git a/docs/SESSION-HANDOFF-ACTIVE-PROJECT.org b/docs/SESSION-HANDOFF-ACTIVE-PROJECT.org new file mode 100644 index 00000000..379b11a8 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/SESSION-HANDOFF-ACTIVE-PROJECT.org @@ -0,0 +1,263 @@ +#+TITLE: 🚨 ACTIVE PROJECT - READ THIS FIRST 🚨 +#+AUTHOR: Claude Code Session Notes +#+DATE: 2025-10-30 + +* CURRENT PROJECT STATUS + +** 🎯 What We're Doing +Working through a systematic approach to clean up and prioritize Craig's Emacs config work: + +1. ✅ *COMPLETE V2MOM* (Vision, Values, Methods, Obstacles, Metrics) - IN PROGRESS +2. ⏳ *TRIAGE todo.org* - Use V2MOM to ruthlessly cancel ~60% of tasks +3. ⏳ *EXECUTE TIER 1* - Ship quick wins (network check removal, Corfu, bug fixes) +4. ⏳ *BUILD OBSERVABILITY* - Create profiling infrastructure (TIER 2) +5. ⏳ *SYSTEMATIC EXECUTION* - Work through prioritized tasks one by one + +** 📍 Where We Are Right Now +*Session Started:* 2025-10-30 +*Current Step:* V2MOM Methods section (60% complete - Vision + Values done) +*Time Committed:* ~1 hour sessions, working systematically +*Status:* PAUSED between sessions - resuming later this evening + +** 📄 Key Documents + +*** Primary Working Documents +- *V2MOM:* [[file:emacs-config-v2mom.org][emacs-config-v2mom.org]] - Strategic framework (ACTIVELY EDITING) +- *Issues Analysis:* [[file:../issues.org][../issues.org]] - Claude's detailed analysis with TIER system and implementations +- *Current Todos:* [[file:../todo.org][../todo.org]] - Craig's existing task list (~50+ items, needs triage) + +*** Reference Documents +- *Config Root:* [[file:../init.el][../init.el]] +- *Modules:* [[file:../modules/][../modules/]] +- *Tests:* [[file:../tests/][../tests/]] + +** 🔑 Key Insights About Craig's Work Patterns + +*** Strengths +- Thoughtful and strategic thinker +- Good research skills (thorough specs, complete code examples) +- Does ship things (dashboard, dirvish, network check fixes) +- Recognizes need for V2MOM framework +- Uses config daily for real work + +*** Patterns to Address +1. *Research > Execution* - Has complete code for Corfu, difftastic, transcription workflow... still TODO +2. *Priority Inflation* - Too many [#A]/[#B] items, unclear what's actually urgent +3. *Incomplete Strategy* - V2MOM structure exists but sections are empty +4. *Hard to Say No* - [#C]/[#D] items should be CANCELLED but remain in list +5. *Side Projects Compete* - Dupre theme work competes with core config maintenance + +*** What Craig Told Us About Himself +> "I am building tools both because they solve problems, but also because I enjoy building." + +This is healthy! But need balance: +- Fix rough edges FIRST (daily pain points) +- Build fun stuff SECOND (after maintenance) +- Cancel distractions ALWAYS (Signal client, minimap, etc.) + +** 🎯 Agreed Goals for This Project + +*** Immediate (Next 2-3 Sessions) +1. ✅ Complete V2MOM (IN PROGRESS) +2. ⏳ Triage todo.org using V2MOM as filter +3. ⏳ Execute quick wins: network check, Corfu migration, bug fixes +4. ⏳ Build debug-profiling.el infrastructure + +*** Short Term (Next Month) +5. Profile and optimize org-agenda performance +6. Ship reveal.js presentation workflow +7. Establish weekly triage ritual + +*** Long Term (Ongoing) +8. Ship more than research +9. Maintain < 20 active todos +10. Measure metrics from V2MOM + +** 📋 TIER System from issues.org + +*** TIER 1: Do These First (High Impact, Low Effort) - 1 weekend +- Remove network check (15 min) +- Fix missing functions (30 min) +- Corfu migration (2 hours) +- Mood-line switch (30 min) +- Bug fixes (1 hour) + +*** TIER 2: Build Observability (HIGHEST VALUE) - 1 week +- Create debug-profiling.el module (3-4 hours) +- Profile org-agenda-rebuild (1 hour) +- Add instrumentation and caching (2 hours) +- Test org-agenda filtering functions (2-3 hours) + +*** TIER 3: Quick Wins (After Profiling) - 1-2 hours each +- Reveal.js presentation workflow (2 hours) +- Difftastic integration (30 min) +- Local package development workflow (1 hour) + +*** TIER 4: Maybe/Someday (Probably Never) +- Code-maat reimplementation (HOLD) +- LaTeX config (HOLD until concrete need) +- Elfeed dashboard (HOLD - unclear if actually used) +- DWIM shell integration (HOLD - current solution works) +- Jumper package (HOLD - already maintaining chime + org-msg) + +** 🚫 Items That Should Be CANCELLED + +From todo.org, these don't serve the vision: +- [#D] Signal Client - Not in vision +- [#D] Awesome-tray / mode-icons - Already have modeline +- [#C] Minimap - Interesting, not important +- [#C] Install Magit TODOs - Already works fine +- [#C] Git Timemachine litters buffers - Minor annoyance +- Many Dupre theme TODOs - Side project competing with maintenance + +## 💡 Key Recommendations for Craig + +### Week 1: Strategy + Quick Wins +1. Complete V2MOM (2-3 hours) +2. Triage todo.org using V2MOM (1-2 hours) +3. Execute items you already have code for (2-3 hours) + +### Week 2: Observability Infrastructure +4. Build debug-profiling.el (3-4 hours) +5. Profile org-agenda (1 hour) + +### Week 3: Fix Performance + Ship Presentation +6. Fix org-agenda based on profiling (2-3 hours) +7. Ship reveal.js workflow (2 hours) + +### Ongoing: Maintenance Discipline +- Weekly triage ritual (30 min every Sunday) +- Measure metrics (startup time, agenda time, todo count) +- Ship > Research + +** 🔄 Next Session Pickup Points + +When starting next session, Claude should: + +1. **Read this document first** to understand context +2. **Check V2MOM status** - If incomplete, continue there +3. **Reference issues.org** for detailed technical recommendations +4. **Reference todo.org** for items to triage +5. **Ask Craig:** "Where did we leave off? V2MOM? Triage? Execution?" + +** 📞 Questions to Ask Craig Next Session + +*IMMEDIATE (when resuming):* +- "Ready to continue V2MOM? We left off at Methods section." +- "How much time do you have?" + +*FOR METHODS SECTION:* +Show Craig the draft list and ask: +- "Which methods do you already do consistently?" +- "Which do you want to do but don't yet?" +- "Am I missing any important methods?" + +*AFTER V2MOM COMPLETE:* +- "Ready to triage todo.org using the V2MOM?" +- "Should we execute quick wins or continue systematic triage?" + +** 🎯 Success Metrics for This Project + +We'll know this is working when: +- ✅ V2MOM is complete and provides clear strategic direction +- ✅ todo.org shrinks from ~50 to < 20 active items +- ✅ Craig ships 3-5 items per week (small but consistent) +- ✅ Craig has profiling infrastructure to measure performance +- ✅ Org agenda rebuild time is measured and improving +- ✅ Weekly triage becomes habit + +** 💬 Craig's Words to Remember + +> "I think you should adjust issues.org with all your recommendations. They are exciting, eye-opening, and just feel right. Add even your guidance on latex. spot on. thanks for your honesty. I did ask for it and am genuinely grateful for your responses. I'll take action on them." + +> "What I need help with is integrating this in with my existing todo.org file... Some of the tasks I've listed should probably just be deleted or better yet, marked CANCELLED." + +> "I have about an hour to devote. You could lead me through it, I could do some questions/answer rounds with you to clarify my thinking." + +Craig is ready to execute. He asked for honesty and took it well. He recognizes the patterns and wants systematic help. + +** 🛠️ Technical Context + +*** Current Pain Points +1. Org agenda is slow (performance bottleneck) +2. Network check adds 1+ seconds to startup (technical debt) +3. Missing functions cause errors (cj/log-silently, cj/goto-git-gutter-diff-hunks) +4. Mail attachments workflow is awkward +5. No profiling infrastructure to measure performance + +*** Items Craig Already Has Code For +These can be executed immediately - just paste and test: +- Transcription workflow (complete bash + elisp in todo.org:2-99) +- Difftastic integration (complete config in todo.org:1211-1223) +- Corfu migration (complete config in todo.org:1611-1639) + +*** Architecture +- Modular structure: modules/*.el +- Good test coverage for utilities +- Modern packages: Vertico/Consult/Embark stack +- Local package development: chime.el, org-msg + +** 📚 Related Reading + +If Craig or Claude need more context: +- [[file:../issues.org::*Second Opinion: Ruthless Prioritization & Reality Checks][Second Opinion section in issues.org]] - Full analysis and recommendations +- [[file:../issues.org::*TIER 1: Do These First][TIER 1-4 breakdown]] - Prioritized task system +- [[file:../quality-engineer.org][quality-engineer.org]] - Testing philosophy (if exists) + +** 🚀 Current Session Notes + +*** 2025-10-30 Session 1 - V2MOM In Progress +*Time:* ~1 hour +*Status:* PAUSED - V2MOM 60% complete + +*What We Completed:* +1. ✅ Created docs/ directory structure +2. ✅ Created SESSION-HANDOFF-ACTIVE-PROJECT.org (this file) +3. ✅ Created emacs-config-v2mom.org +4. ✅ Created values-comparison.org (analysis doc) +5. ✅ Completed Vision (already existed, kept as-is) +6. ✅ Completed Values section (Intuitive, Fast, Simple) + - Intuitive: Muscle memory, mnemonics, which-key timing, "newspaper" code + - Fast: Startup < 2s, org-agenda is THE bottleneck, everything else acceptable + - Simple: Production software practices, simplicity produces reliability + +*What's Next:* +1. ⏳ *Methods* - IN PROGRESS (have draft list, need Craig's input) +2. ⏳ *Obstacles* - TODO +3. ⏳ *Metrics* - TODO +4. ⏳ *Finalize V2MOM* - Review and commit + +*Draft Methods List (Need Craig's Feedback):* +These were proposed but Craig stopped before reviewing: +1. Ruthless prioritization (V2MOM guides triage) +2. Profile before optimizing (build observability first) +3. Test-driven development (tests enable confident refactoring) +4. Ship > Research (execute existing specs before exploring new) +5. Weekly triage ritual (review todos, cancel stale, keep < 20 active) +6. Measure metrics (track startup, agenda, test coverage, todo count) +7. Extract packages (when custom code grows: chime, org-msg pattern) +8. Incremental execution (ship small, test, iterate) + +*Questions to Ask Craig When Resuming:* +- Which methods do you already do consistently? +- Which do you want to do but don't yet? +- Am I missing any important methods? + +*After Methods/Obstacles/Metrics Complete:* +Then move to triage todo.org using completed V2MOM as filter. + +*Key Files Modified This Session:* +- [[file:emacs-config-v2mom.org][emacs-config-v2mom.org]] - Main working document (60% complete) +- [[file:values-comparison.org][values-comparison.org]] - Analysis doc (reference only) +- [[file:SESSION-HANDOFF-ACTIVE-PROJECT.org][SESSION-HANDOFF-ACTIVE-PROJECT.org]] - This file + +*Next Session Starts With:* +1. Read this handoff document +2. Read emacs-config-v2mom.org to see what's complete +3. Ask Craig: "Ready to continue V2MOM with Methods section?" +4. Show Craig the draft Methods list +5. Get feedback and complete Methods +6. Move to Obstacles +7. Move to Metrics +8. Finalize V2MOM +9. Then triage todo.org diff --git a/docs/emacs-config-v2mom.org b/docs/emacs-config-v2mom.org new file mode 100644 index 00000000..06664103 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/emacs-config-v2mom.org @@ -0,0 +1,299 @@ +#+TITLE: Emacs Configuration V2MOM +#+AUTHOR: Craig Jennings +#+DATE: 2025-10-30 +#+FILETAGS: :strategy:planning:v2mom: + +* What is V2MOM? + +V2MOM is a strategic framework used to clarify goals and priorities: +- *Vision:* What do you want to achieve? +- *Values:* What principles guide decisions? +- *Methods:* How will you achieve the vision? +- *Obstacles:* What's in your way? +- *Metrics:* How will you measure success? + +This document provides strategic clarity for prioritizing Emacs configuration work. + +* Vision + +Your personal ideal Emacs configuration allows you to work at the speed of your own thought. It's stable and never needs edge-case bug fixing. The functionality covers your workflow such that you can work all day in Emacs for any of the following task areas: + +- Programming in any language, including emacs-lisp, common-lisp, scheme, golang, and c +- Reading ebooks, including marginalia handling +- Listening to music, including playlist management +- Listening to podcasts, including saving episodes +- Task organizing and planning +- Calendaring, including syncing with google calendar +- Alerting and notifications on tasks and calendar events +- Timer/stopwatch functionality, including pomodoro presets +- Audio and desktop recording +- Memorization drills +- Email, including email-to-task integration +- Messaging, i.e., IRC +- File-management, including extensive integration, and DWM scratchpad integration outside Emacs +- Shell commands, leveraging vterm and eshell with custom methods, and DWM scratchpad integration outside Emacs + +Anytime you make a change in the config, you have unit tests to tell you quickly if the change created unexpected issues. You have a test-runner that integrates with your workflow. + +* Values + +** Intuitive + +*Definition:* Intuition comes from muscle memory, clear mnemonics, and just-in-time discovery that reinforces learning without blocking productivity. + +*** Keybindings Build Intuition Through Layers +1. *Muscle memory first* - C-; on home row becomes automatic habit +2. *Mnemonics provide "aha!" moments* - C-c **m** for mail creates dopamine hits that cement permanent memory +3. *Which-key teaches through active recall* - Appears after you try (not before), forcing attempt without wasting time + +The timing matters: which-key's delay is calibrated so you're challenged to remember, but not blocked from working. + +*** What Breaks Intuition +- *Physically awkward keybindings* - C-c 1 z C-c f requires hand contortions and offers no mnemonic +- *Syntax overhead* - Parentheses tracking steals time from real learning (logic bugs, architecture understanding) +- *Poor architecture* - Common actions (like "save all attachments") shouldn't require architectural archaeology + +*** Code Reads "Like a Newspaper" +- Each use-package declaration is a *story* (topic = package) +- Configuration settings are *facts* (what it does, how it behaves) +- Clear variable/method naming (yours + maintainers) makes code read like English +- Accessible to intermediate elisp readers without deep archaeology + +*** Principle +*Intuition is earned through repeated success, not instant magic.* The config should make success easy to achieve and memorable when it happens. + + + +** Fast + +*Definition:* Fast means staying in flow. Startup and org-agenda must not make me wait. Everything else is already acceptable. + +*** Performance Targets + +*Startup Time:* +- Current: ~3.8 seconds (real clock time, not Emacs-reported) +- Target: ~1 second (aspirational, may not be realistic given package count) +- Comfortable: ~2 seconds (±) + +*Measurement:* +#+begin_src bash +time emacs --eval '(save-buffers-kill-emacs)' # Real startup time +#+end_src + +*Note:* Emacs-reported time is inaccurate. Messages buffer continues populating and Emacs remains unresponsive after "loaded" message appears. + +*** Critical Performance Issues (Must Fix) + +1. *Emacs startup* - 3.8s is too slow + - Network check adds 1+ seconds (DELETE THIS) + - Eager loading vs lazy loading + +2. *Opening org-agenda for first time* - **THE BOTTLENECK** + - "Takes forever and a full work day" + - Likely: recursive directory scan, no caching, too many files + - Solution: Profile first (build debug-profiling.el), then optimize + +*** Must Be Instant (Flow-Critical) +- Keybinding response +- Changing projects in projectile (already good ✓) +- Opening large org files (already good ✓, except malformed files with stray "*"s) +- Buffer/window operations + +*** Can Take 1-2 Seconds (Acceptable) +- *Mail sync* - Consider putting on timer instead of manual trigger +- *Calibredb* (PDFs/Epubs) - Known solution: shrink inventory to <1k books or contribute optimizations +- *Org-noter* opening PDFs/Epubs - Needs reliability + reasonable speed +- *Looking up org-noter notes* - Should be easy to pull into other documents +- *Initial file indexing* (projectile, etc.) + +*** Disabled Due to Performance (Need Solutions) +- *Grammar checker* - Installed but turned off because it slows everything down + - No task exists to fix this yet + - Breaks concentration when writing + +- *Bibliography management* - Don't know how to do in Emacs + - Worried about broken/slow tools breaking writing flow + - Need solution that "just works" + +*** Principle +*Speed is about flow, not milliseconds.* Startup and agenda are flow-breakers. Everything else is fine. Don't optimize what doesn't hurt. + + + +** Simple + +*Definition:* Simple means clear, maintainable code following production software practices. Simplicity is a discipline that produces reliability. Config is production software - treat it as such. + +*** What Makes Code Simple +1. *Clear naming* - Variables and functions say what they do +2. *Small functions* - Easy to understand, test, and modify +3. *Good comments* - NOT obvious comments ("cat with post-it note saying 'cat'") + +*Good comments:* +- Navigation markers for long files +- Explain complex/non-obvious logic +- Document unobvious impacts of settings +- Answer "why" not "what" + +*Bad comments:* +#+begin_src emacs-lisp +;; declare a variable +(defvar variable 10) +#+end_src + +*** Abstractions and Magic +- *Abstractions are fine* if they serve a purpose +- *Macros are irritating* when unnecessary, but acceptable when warranted +- *Magic is acceptable* if it's reliable and you can build a mental model + +*Principle:* "I want to understand every line of what my config does, or at least have a decent mental model of how it probably works. Never use a tool you can't fully trust." + +*** Package Count +Package count itself isn't a concern. Quality and maintainability matter. + +*Concerns:* +- More packages = more potential breakage +- Need ability to roll back when packages break (localrepo for package snapshots) +- Maintenance burden is real, but manageable with good practices + +*Not concerned about:* +- Absolute number of packages +- Startup time impact (if lazy-loaded properly) +- Cognitive load (if organized well) + +*** Config IS Production Software + +*Key insight:* "My Emacs config IS production software. I use it more than probably every other application combined. The impact when it's broken can crush my productivity." + +This means: +- *Apply production practices:* Testing, modularity, documentation, version control +- *Plan for failure:* Rollback capability (localrepo), error handling, graceful degradation +- *Modular design:* Extract custom code into packages when it grows +- *Long-term maintenance:* Architecture matters, technical debt has real cost + +*** Personal Software Platform +"I see my config as a personal software project built on the software platform called Emacs. Emacs has taught me a great deal about how to build software platforms well." + +*Implications:* +- Config follows software engineering principles +- Custom functionality becomes packages (chime, org-msg, potentially jumper) +- Good architecture enables evolution +- Quality matters because uptime matters + +*** Why Simplicity Matters +When config breaks, productivity is crushed. The discipline of simplicity produces reliability: +- Simple code is easier to fix when it breaks +- Simple architecture enables graceful degradation +- Simple practices (testing, rollback) provide safety nets +- Simple means never using tools you can't trust + +*** Principle +*Simple means maintainable production software, not minimal or primitive.* Complexity is acceptable when it serves the vision and can be understood or trusted. **Simplicity is the practice that produces reliability as an outcome.** + + + +** Summary: Three Core Values + +1. *Intuitive* - Muscle memory, mnemonics, just-in-time discovery. Code reads like a newspaper. +2. *Fast* - Startup and org-agenda must not break flow. Everything else is acceptable. +3. *Simple* - Clear, maintainable, production-quality code. Simplicity produces reliability. + + + +* Methods + +#+begin_quote +Working section - HOW will you achieve the vision while honoring the values? + +*PAUSED HERE - NEED CRAIG'S INPUT* + +Draft methods proposed by Claude (need review): +1. Ruthless prioritization - V2MOM guides triage, cancel what doesn't serve vision +2. Profile before optimizing - Build observability (debug-profiling.el), measure first +3. Test-driven development - Tests give confidence to refactor, catch regressions +4. Ship > Research - Execute existing specs before exploring new ones +5. Weekly triage ritual - Review todos, cancel stale items, keep < 20 active +6. Measure metrics - Track startup time, agenda time, test coverage, todo count +7. Extract packages - When custom code grows, make it a package (chime, org-msg pattern) +8. Incremental execution - Ship small, test, iterate. Portions not all-at-once. + +*Questions for Craig:* +- Which of these do you already do consistently? +- Which do you want to do but don't yet? +- Am I missing any important methods? + +*Fill in below after discussion:* +#+end_quote + + + +* Obstacles + +#+begin_quote +Working section - What's preventing you from achieving the vision? + +*Questions to answer:* +- What technical challenges block you? +- What behavioral patterns get in your way? +- What external constraints limit you? +- What trade-offs are hardest to make? + +*Fill in below:* +#+end_quote + + + +* Metrics + +#+begin_quote +Working section - How will you know you're succeeding? + +*Questions to answer:* +- What numbers will you track? +- How will you measure performance? +- How will you measure productivity? +- What leading indicators show progress? + +*Fill in below:* +#+end_quote + + + +* How to Use This V2MOM + +** For Decision Making +When considering a new task, package, or feature: +1. Does it serve the *Vision*? +2. Does it align with the *Values*? +3. Is it addressed in the *Methods*? +4. Does it overcome an *Obstacle*? +5. Does it improve a *Metric*? + +If the answer is "no" to all five → CANCEL the task. + +** For Triage +When reviewing todo.org: +- Tasks aligned with V2MOM → Keep and prioritize +- Tasks not aligned with V2MOM → CANCEL +- Tasks that are interesting but not important → CANCEL +- Tasks with complete code already → Execute immediately + +** For Weekly Review +Every Sunday (30 minutes): +1. Review metrics - Are they improving? +2. Review obstacles - Any new ones? Any resolved? +3. Review active todos - Still aligned with V2MOM? +4. Cancel stale/misaligned tasks +5. Plan next week's focus + +* Completion Status + +- [X] Vision - Complete (kept from original todo.org) +- [X] Values - Complete (Intuitive, Fast, Simple) +- [ ] Methods - IN PROGRESS (have draft, need Craig's input) +- [ ] Obstacles - TODO +- [ ] Metrics - TODO + +*Last Updated:* 2025-10-30 (Session 1) +*Next Session:* Continue with Methods section (review draft list with Craig) +*Estimated Time to Complete:* 20-30 minutes (Methods + Obstacles + Metrics) diff --git a/docs/values-comparison.org b/docs/values-comparison.org new file mode 100644 index 00000000..128c6710 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/values-comparison.org @@ -0,0 +1,107 @@ +#+TITLE: Values Comparison - Simple vs Reliability +#+DATE: 2025-10-30 + +* What Currently Supports Each Value + +| Theme/Practice | Simple | Reliability | +|---------------------------------------+--------+-------------| +| *Code Quality* | | | +| Clear naming | ✓ | | +| Small functions | ✓ | | +| Good comments (why not what) | ✓ | | +| Abstractions when warranted | ✓ | | +|---------------------------------------+--------+-------------| +| *Architecture* | | | +| Modular design | ✓ | | +| Extract custom code into packages | ✓ | | +| Good architecture enables evolution | ✓ | | +| Technical debt has real cost | ✓ | | +|---------------------------------------+--------+-------------| +| *Production Practices* | | | +| Testing | ✓ | ✓ | +| Documentation | ✓ | | +| Version control | ✓ | | +|---------------------------------------+--------+-------------| +| *Failure Planning* | | | +| Rollback capability (localrepo) | ✓ | ✓ | +| Error handling | ✓ | ✓ | +| Graceful degradation | ✓ | ✓ | +|---------------------------------------+--------+-------------| +| *Trust & Stability* | | | +| Never use tools you can't trust | ✓ | ✓ | +| Uptime matters | | ✓ | +| Config breakage crushes productivity | | ✓ | +| More packages = more breakage risk | | ✓ | +| Need confidence to refactor | | ✓ | +|---------------------------------------+--------+-------------| + +* Key Quotes Supporting Each + +** Simple +- "Config IS production software - treat it as such" +- "Clear naming, small functions, good comments" +- "Apply production practices: Testing, modularity, documentation" +- "Simple means maintainable production software, not minimal or primitive" + +** Reliability/Resilience +- "Never use a tool you can't fully trust" +- "The impact when it's broken can crush my productivity" +- "More packages = more potential breakage. Need ability to roll back" +- "Plan for failure: Rollback capability, error handling, graceful degradation" +- "Quality matters because uptime matters" + +* Analysis + +** If Reliability is part of Simple: +*Simple means:* Maintainable, trustworthy, production-quality code that fails gracefully + +*Pros:* +- Keeps to 3 values +- Failure planning is a consequence of good engineering (already in Simple) +- Less redundancy + +*Cons:* +- "Simple" might not clearly convey the "must not break" urgency +- Rollback/resilience themes could get lost + +** If Reliability is its own value: +*Simple means:* Clear, maintainable code +*Reliability means:* Never breaks, fails gracefully, always recoverable + +*Pros:* +- Explicit focus on uptime/stability +- Clear that this is mission-critical (crushes productivity when broken) +- Resilience practices (localrepo, testing, error handling) have clear home + +*Cons:* +- 4 values instead of 3 +- Some overlap with Simple + +* Decision Framework + +Ask yourself: + +1. When choosing between two approaches, would "reliability" change your decision differently than "simple"? + + Example: Complex caching solution that's faster but harder to debug + - Simple says: "Too complex, harder to maintain" + - Reliability says: "If it breaks less often and has rollback, worth the complexity" + +2. Does "config can't break" deserve equal weight with Fast and Intuitive? + +3. Is the "trust" theme strong enough to be its own value? + +* Recommendation + +If you had to choose, I'd suggest: **Keep Simple, absorb Reliability into it.** + +Why? Most of your reliability practices (testing, rollback, error handling) are already listed under "production software practices" in Simple. The "never use tools you can't trust" is already there too. + +**But** - you could rename Simple to "**Reliable**" or "**Solid**" if the stability theme is more important than the simplicity theme. + +Alternative value names that might capture both: +- *Solid* - Stable, maintainable, trustworthy +- *Resilient* - Fails gracefully, recovers easily, maintainable +- *Dependable* - Simple enough to trust, robust enough to rely on + +What resonates? |