Version 1.9.1: The Trust But Verify Update

Enhancement to the Noderr development workflow, introducing a "trust but verify" methodology with two new quality gates to create a more robust and reliable system for AI-driven software engineering.

New Features & Enhancements

1. Quality Gate: Specification Verification Checkpoint

• A new optional step (NDv1.9__Spec_Verification_Checkpoint.md) introduced after specification drafting (Loop 1B)
• For large Change Sets (10+ nodes), provides a read-only check to ensure all specifications are complete and logical before implementation begins
• Prevents work based on flawed blueprints

2. Quality Gate: Implementation Completeness Audit

The implementation phase (Loop 2) has been split into two distinct parts:

• Loop 2A (...__Implement_Change_Set.md): The AI performs the implementation and initial verification
• Loop 2B (...__Verify_Implementation.md): A new, mandatory read-only audit where the AI compares the implemented code against the specs and reports a factual completion percentage

This gate prevents incomplete features from being marked as "done" and provides a clear, objective measure of progress.

3. Project Overview Maintenance

• The finalization step (Loop 3) now includes an automated check to see if the completed work impacts the high-level noderr_project.md
• Helps keep the project's core documentation synchronized with the actual state of the application

4. Resume Active Loop

A new prompt for seamless context recovery when switching AI sessions mid-development:

• Automatically detects active work (WorkGroupID)
• Reconstructs the Change Set and original goal
• Uses forensic analysis to determine exact loop position
• Provides immediate readiness to continue
• Turns a 15-20 minute manual catch-up into a 5-minute automated recovery

5. Enhanced Start Work Session - Collaborative Goal Setting

The Start Work Session prompt has been updated to emphasize user agency and collaboration:

• System suggestions are now clearly marked as opportunities, not obligations
• Creates a discussion space where users can explore their own ideas
• Users can talk about what they want to build, what features interest them
• AI provides technical insights and helps refine ideas before any formal loop begins
• Only after collaborative discussion does the user choose to invoke Loop 1A
• Transforms the session start from task assignment to creative collaboration

Impact

This release significantly improves the reliability and scalability of the Noderr methodology. By verifying both the specifications before work and the implementation after work, it ensures a higher quality outcome and a more predictable development process.

v1.9.0

Welcome to Noderr!

This is the first official release of Noderr, a new framework for building AI-powered applications.

Noderr provides a structured, node-based approach to AI development that helps you build more robust and maintainable systems. It includes a comprehensive set of tools and prompts to guide you through the entire development lifecycle, from initial design to final implementation.

Key Features

• Node-Based Architecture: Define your system as a graph of interconnected nodes, each with a unique identity and purpose.
• Visual System Mapping: Understand your application's architecture at a glance with automatically generated Mermaid diagrams.
• Structured Specifications: Create detailed blueprints for every component in your system.
• The Noderr Loop: A systematic development process that ensures quality and consistency.
• Comprehensive Documentation: Get started quickly with our guides and examples.

Getting Started

To get started with Noderr, download the noderr-starter.zip file from the assets below and follow the instructions in the INSTALL.md file.

We're excited to see what you build with Noderr!