• Actions Taken:

    • Documentation Update: Added comprehensive section to CONTRIBUTING.md explaining the new directory-based approach for tasks and devlogs
    • User Guidance: Created clear instructions for adding new task files in docs/_tasks/ and devlog files in docs/_devlogs/
    • Front Matter Examples: Provided complete examples of required YAML front matter for both task and devlog entries
    • Navigation Updates: Ensured users understand how entries automatically appear on unified pages
    • Workflow Documentation: Explained how the new system eliminates merge conflicts while preserving the unified view

  • Technical Implementation Details:

    • Task Files: Format task-{number}-{description}.md with order, status, phase, and category fields
    • Devlog Files: Format {YYYY-MM-DD}-{description}.md with date, title, author, and tags fields
    • Jekyll Collections: Configured _tasks and _devlogs collections with proper permalinks
    • Chronological Ordering: Tasks display in forward order (oldest first), devlogs in reverse order (newest first)
    • Automatic Aggregation: Jekyll templates automatically compile individual files into unified views

  • Success Points:

    • Complete Solution: Directory-based structure successfully eliminates merge conflicts while maintaining functionality
    • User Experience: Preserved the familiar look and feel of the original unified markdown files
    • Developer Experience: Clear documentation enables easy adoption of new workflow
    • Testing Verified: All 107 tests continue to pass, confirming no regression in functionality
    • Future-Proof: System scales to unlimited contributors without conflicts