Task Management

This section contains task tracking documentation for the ReX project, providing visibility into ongoing and completed development work.

Overview

Task management documentation keeps track of specific implementation tasks, their status, and relationships to larger project goals. This documentation helps coordinate development efforts and provides transparency into project progress.

Task Structure

Current Tasks

Current tasks are maintained in the main task tracking system, which serves as the single source of truth for ongoing work. The task structure is as follows:

• Core Issues: Fundamental problems being addressed
• Implementation Tasks: Specific tasks organized by phase and priority
• Implementation Schedule: Timeline for completing phases
• Migration Guidelines: Process for ensuring quality during transitions

Task Categories

Task documentation is organized into the following categories:

• Main Tasks: Core development work and specialized documents:

  • [TODO] Architecture Refinement
  • [TODO] Type System Consistency
  • [TODO] Terminology Standardization
  • [TODO] Documentation Restructuring

• Archived Tasks: Historical task lists with completion dates:

  • Archive: Contains dated task archives

Task Lifecycle

Tasks follow a defined lifecycle:

1. Creation: Tasks are created based on roadmap priorities or identified issues
2. Refinement: Tasks are clarified with acceptance criteria and dependencies
3. Prioritization: Tasks are assigned priority based on impact and dependencies
4. Implementation: Tasks are marked as in-progress during development
5. Verification: Completed tasks are verified against acceptance criteria
6. Archival: Completed task lists are archived with their completion date

Task Management Process

The ReX project uses the following task management process:

1. New tasks are added to the central task tracking system
2. Tasks are organized into logical phases and categorized by component
3. Tasks are prioritized based on roadmap alignment and dependencies
4. Tasks are marked with checkboxes to indicate status:
   • - [ ] = Pending task
   • - [x] = Completed task
5. Task progress is reviewed regularly (weekly)
6. When a major milestone is reached, the TODO document is:
   • Archived with the current date (e.g., archive/TODO-May02-25.md)
   • Cleaned up to remove completed items and refocus on remaining work

Task Documentation Standards

When documenting tasks, follow these standards:

• Specificity: Tasks should be specific and actionable
• Atomicity: Each task should represent a single unit of work
• Hierarchy: Complex tasks should be broken down into subtasks
• Dependencies: Task dependencies should be explicitly noted
• Traceability: Tasks should link to relevant documentation, issues, or ADRs
• Measurability: Tasks should have clear completion criteria

Task Format Example

### Phase 1: Component Implementation

#### 1.1 Core Interface Definition

- [ ] Create interface documentation in `/reference/api/interface.md`
  - [ ] Define method signatures with parameter and return types
  - [ ] Document error handling behavior
  - [ ] Add examples of correct usage
- [ ] Implement interface in `/src/lib/component.ts`
  - [ ] Ensure consistent error handling
  - [ ] Add unit tests for all methods
  - [ ] Include JSDoc comments matching documentation

Task Prioritization Framework

Tasks are prioritized using the following framework:

1. Critical Path: Tasks on the critical path for planned milestones
2. Dependency Resolution: Tasks that unblock other high-priority work
3. Technical Debt: Tasks addressing critical technical debt or quality issues
4. Feature Implementation: Tasks implementing planned features according to roadmap
5. Enhancement: Tasks improving existing functionality
6. Research: Tasks exploring potential future directions

Task Archival Process

The archival process for completed tasks includes:

1. Review: Verifying that all tasks marked as complete meet their acceptance criteria
2. Consolidation: Grouping related completed tasks for easier historical reference
3. Archiving: Moving the task list to the archive directory with the completion date
4. Reference: Maintaining links to archived tasks from relevant current documents
5. Clean Start: Creating an updated TODO document that focuses on remaining work

Connections to Other Documentation

Task management connects directly to:

• Planning: Tasks implement priorities from the roadmap
• Architecture Decisions: Tasks often implement ADRs
• Reviews: Tasks address findings from architecture reviews