fix: Clean up rationale and benefits sections in roadmap and trace templates

Author: kanfil

roadmap.md

@@ -276,7 +276,7 @@ Architecture support is now available in all workflow modes as optional commands
 
 - **Description**: Auto-generate OpenAPI/JSON Schema from plan.md into `contracts/` folder to make specifications "executable" and enable automated API validation
 - **Status**: ❌ Not planned for implementation
-- **Rationale**: 
+- **Rationale**:
   - Deferred to prioritize core workflow fixes (Build Mode bugs, async context delivery)
   - Manual contract creation is sufficient for current use cases
   - Can be revisited after core functionality is stable and proven in production
@@ -287,7 +287,7 @@ Architecture support is now available in all workflow modes as optional commands
 
 - **Description**: Automated detection of spec-code misalignment in `/analyze` command to catch divergences between documented requirements and actual implementation
 - **Status**: ❌ Not planned for implementation
-- **Rationale**: 
+- **Rationale**:
   - Deferred to prioritize core workflow stability
   - Manual code reviews and `/analyze` command provide sufficient validation for now
   - Requires Schema Generation (above) as prerequisite
@@ -325,12 +325,12 @@ Architecture support is now available in all workflow modes as optional commands
   - Embed generated diagrams directly in architecture.md sections for integrated documentation
   - Update `/architect map` to generate diagrams when reverse-engineering from existing codebases
   - Integrate diagram validation in `/architect review` command
-- **Benefits**: 
+- **Benefits**:
   - Visual communication for stakeholders who prefer diagrams over text
   - Enables architecture validation through visual inspection
   - Improves architecture documentation accessibility for non-technical audiences
   - Supports standard Mermaid syntax for version control and diffing
-- **Implementation**: 
+- **Implementation**:
   - Add diagram generation logic to `scripts/bash/setup-architecture.sh` and PowerShell equivalent
   - Create template snippets for each viewpoint's Mermaid diagram structure
   - Update `templates/architecture-template.md` with diagram placeholders

templates/commands/trace.md

@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ validation_script:
 The `/trace` command generates comprehensive AI session execution traces from implementation metadata and feature artifacts. Traces include a **human-friendly Summary** (Problem → Key Decisions → Final Solution) followed by detailed technical sections for tool integration and learning.
 
 **Purpose**:
+
 - **Narrative summary** - Quick scan of what happened (Problem/Decisions/Solution)
 - Document AI agent session for reusability
 - Capture decision-making patterns and problem-solving approaches
@@ -28,7 +29,7 @@ The `/trace` command generates comprehensive AI session execution traces from im
 
 Run `/trace` after completing `/implement` to capture the full execution session:
 
-```
+```text
 /implement → tasks_meta.json created
      ↓
 /trace → Generate session trace
@@ -39,6 +40,7 @@ specs/{BRANCH}/trace.md created
 ```
 
 **Best Practices**:
+
 - Run after all tasks complete and quality gates pass
 - Generate before `/levelup` for richer context packets
 - Re-run to update trace as understanding evolves
@@ -64,14 +66,17 @@ If any prerequisite fails, **STOP** with clear error message directing user to r
 The generation script automatically extracts:
 
 #### Summary Section (NEW)
+
 Human-friendly 3-part narrative placed at the top:
 
 **Problem**:
+
 - Extracted from spec mission + all user stories
 - Synthesized into 1-2 sentence goal statement
 - Example: "Implement user authentication with JWT tokens and refresh token rotation"
 
 **Key Decisions** (chronologically):
+
 - Architecture decisions (framework, design choices)
 - Technology choices (libraries, tools)
 - Testing strategy (TDD, risk-based)
@@ -82,6 +87,7 @@ Human-friendly 3-part narrative placed at the top:
 - Example: "1. Chose React with TypeScript 2. Implemented TDD approach 3. Applied dual execution loop..."
 
 **Final Solution**:
+
 - Outcome statement with key metrics
 - Quality gate pass rate
 - User story completion count
@@ -92,27 +98,32 @@ Human-friendly 3-part narrative placed at the top:
 ---
 
 #### Section 1: Session Overview
+
 - Feature title and mission
 - Key architectural decisions from plan
 - Implementation approach summary
 
 #### Section 2: Decision Patterns
+
 - Triage classification (SYNC vs ASYNC breakdown)
 - Technology choices and stack
 - Problem-solving approaches used
 
 #### Section 3: Execution Context
+
 - Quality gate statistics (passed/failed/total)
 - Execution modes distribution (SYNC/ASYNC)
 - Review status (micro-reviewed/macro-reviewed)
 - MCP job tracking (if applicable)
 
 #### Section 4: Reusable Patterns
+
 - Effective methodologies (ASYNC delegation success, micro-review patterns)
 - Testing approaches (TDD, risk-based testing)
 - Applicable contexts for pattern reuse
 
 #### Section 5: Evidence Links
+
 - Implementation commits and messages
 - Issue tracker references (@issue-tracker links)
 - Modified code paths
@@ -132,15 +143,18 @@ Human-friendly 3-part narrative placed at the top:
 #### Validation Criteria
 
 **Section Completeness**:
+
 - ✅ Each section exists and has ≥5 lines
 - ✅ All 5 sections present (80%+ coverage required)
 
 **Quality Indicators**:
+
 - Quality gate pass rate ≥80% (warning if lower)
 - Evidence links include commits and issues
 - Reusable patterns identified
 
 **Coverage Thresholds**:
+
 - **100%**: All sections complete - Excellent
 - **80-99%**: Most sections complete - Good
 - **<80%**: Incomplete trace - Needs improvement
@@ -149,7 +163,7 @@ Human-friendly 3-part narrative placed at the top:
 
 Display validation report including:
 
-```
+```text
 ✅ Trace generation complete
    File: specs/001-feature-name/trace.md
    Sections: Summary + 5 sections (6/6)
@@ -171,7 +185,7 @@ Quality Gates:
 
 If validation fails (coverage <80%), show warnings and recommendations:
 
-```
+```text
 ⚠️  Warnings:
   - Reusable Patterns section missing or incomplete
   
@@ -182,12 +196,14 @@ If validation fails (coverage <80%), show warnings and recommendations:
 ## Mode Awareness
 
 ### Build Mode
+
 - Trace generation supported
 - Lighter context capture
 - Focused on core execution data
 - Suitable for lightweight learning
 
 ### Spec Mode
+
 - Comprehensive trace generation
 - Full decision pattern analysis
 - Detailed evidence linking
@@ -198,40 +214,46 @@ If validation fails (coverage <80%), show warnings and recommendations:
 ## Key Features
 
 **Automatic Extraction**:
+
 - No manual input required
 - Parses tasks_meta.json for execution data
 - Reads spec, plan, tasks for context
 - Extracts git history and issue references
 
 **Idempotent Operation**:
+
 - Re-running `/trace` overwrites previous trace
 - Always reflects latest execution state
 - Single trace.md per feature (latest)
 
 **Integration Points**:
+
 - `/levelup` reads trace.md if exists (optional)
 - `/analyze` can validate trace completeness
 - Version-controlled with feature artifacts
 
 ## Common Scenarios
 
 ### Scenario 1: Post-Implementation Trace
-```
+
+```text
 User: /trace
 Agent: [Generates trace from tasks_meta.json]
 Result: specs/001-feature/trace.md created with 5 sections
 ```
 
 ### Scenario 2: Trace Before Levelup
-```
+
+```text
 User: /trace
 Agent: [Generates comprehensive trace]
 User: /levelup
 Agent: [Reads trace.md for enriched context packet]
 ```
 
 ### Scenario 3: Update Existing Trace
-```
+
+```text
 User: /trace
 Agent: [Overwrites previous trace with latest execution data]
 Result: Updated trace reflects current implementation state
@@ -240,18 +262,21 @@ Result: Updated trace reflects current implementation state
 ## Error Handling
 
 **Missing Prerequisites**:
-```
+
+```text
 ERROR: tasks_meta.json not found
 Please run /implement before generating a trace.
 ```
 
 **Invalid JSON**:
-```
+
+```text
 ERROR: tasks_meta.json is not valid JSON
 Check execution metadata for corruption.
 ```
 
 **Validation Failures**:
+
 - Non-blocking: Trace still generated
 - Warnings displayed with recommendations
 - User can address gaps and re-run `/trace`

templates/trace-template.md

@@ -9,31 +9,37 @@ Branch: {BRANCH_NAME}
 ## Summary
 
 ### Problem
+
 {PROBLEM_STATEMENT}
 
 Brief description of the initial goal extracted from spec mission and all user stories. This should be 1-2 sentences summarizing what needed to be implemented.
 
 **Example**:
+
 - "Implement user authentication system with JWT tokens and refresh token rotation"
 - "Implement blood coagulation cascade with Factor IX activation and proper enzyme sequencing"
 
 ### Key Decisions
+
 {NUMBERED_DECISIONS_LIST}
 
 Chronological list of significant decisions made during implementation. Includes architecture, technology, testing, process, and integration decisions.
 
 **Example**:
+
 1. Chose React with TypeScript for type-safe component development
 2. Implemented TDD approach with 90%+ code coverage requirement
 3. Applied dual execution loop with 5 SYNC (micro-reviewed) and 3 ASYNC (agent-delegated) tasks
 4. Integrated issue tracking with 6 @issue-tracker references for traceability
 
 ### Final Solution
+
 {OUTCOME_STATEMENT}
 
 Brief description of what was accomplished with key metrics (quality gate pass rate, user story completion, evidence).
 
 **Example**:
+
 - "Delivered User Authentication implementation with 8/8 quality gates passed (100% pass rate). All 4 user stories implemented with comprehensive validation. Documented in commit a1b2c3d with 6 supporting issue tracker references."
 
 ---
@@ -45,6 +51,7 @@ Brief description of what was accomplished with key metrics (quality gate pass r
 Summary of AI agent approach for implementing this feature, including mission statement, key architectural decisions, and implementation strategy.
 
 **Example**:
+
 - Mission: Implement user authentication with JWT tokens
 - Key Decisions: Use bcrypt for password hashing, implement refresh token rotation
 - Approach: Test-driven development with comprehensive security testing
@@ -58,16 +65,19 @@ Summary of AI agent approach for implementing this feature, including mission st
 Documentation of problem-solving approaches, triage decisions, and technology choices made during implementation.
 
 **Triage Classification**:
+
 - SYNC (human-reviewed) tasks: {SYNC_COUNT}
 - ASYNC (agent-delegated) tasks: {ASYNC_COUNT}
 - Total tasks: {TOTAL_TASKS}
 
 **Technology Choices**:
+
 - List key technology decisions
 - Framework selections and rationale
 - Library choices and alternatives considered
 
 **Problem-Solving Approaches**:
+
 - Dual execution loop (SYNC/ASYNC) methodology
 - Task decomposition strategy
 - Integration patterns used
@@ -81,20 +91,24 @@ Documentation of problem-solving approaches, triage decisions, and technology ch
 Detailed execution metadata including quality gates, review status, and MCP tracking results.
 
 **Quality Gates**:
+
 - Passed: {GATES_PASSED}
 - Failed: {GATES_FAILED}
 - Total: {GATES_TOTAL}
 - Pass Rate: {PASS_RATE}%
 
 **Execution Modes**:
+
 - SYNC tasks (micro-reviewed): {SYNC_COUNT}
 - ASYNC tasks (macro-reviewed): {ASYNC_COUNT}
 
 **Review Status**:
+
 - Micro-reviewed: {MICRO_REVIEWED}
 - Macro-reviewed: {MACRO_REVIEWED}
 
 **MCP Tracking** (if applicable):
+
 - MCP job submissions: {MCP_JOBS}
 - Completion status: {MCP_STATUS}
 
@@ -107,11 +121,13 @@ Detailed execution metadata including quality gates, review status, and MCP trac
 Identification of effective methodologies and patterns applicable to similar contexts.
 
 **Effective Methodologies**:
+
 - ASYNC delegation: {ASYNC_SUCCESS} tasks successfully delegated and validated
 - Micro-review workflow: {MICRO_SUCCESS} tasks validated through micro-reviews
 - Testing approach: {TESTING_APPROACH}
 
 **Pattern Examples**:
+
 1. **Pattern Name**: Brief description of what worked well
    - Context: When to apply this pattern
    - Benefits: Why this approach was effective
@@ -123,6 +139,7 @@ Identification of effective methodologies and patterns applicable to similar con
    - Reusability: Broader applicability
 
 **Applicable Contexts**:
+
 - Similar features requiring dual execution loop
 - Projects with SYNC/ASYNC task classification
 - Spec-driven development workflows
@@ -137,28 +154,33 @@ Identification of effective methodologies and patterns applicable to similar con
 References to implementation artifacts, commits, issues, and code paths for traceability.
 
 **Implementation Commit**: {COMMIT_SHA}
+
 - Message: {COMMIT_MESSAGE}
 - Date: {COMMIT_DATE}
 
 **Issue References**:
+
 - {ISSUE_1}
 - {ISSUE_2}
 - ... (all @issue-tracker references from artifacts)
 
 **Code Paths Modified**:
+
 - {FILE_1}
 - {FILE_2}
 - {FILE_3}
 - ... (from tasks_meta.json)
 
 **Feature Artifacts**:
+
 - Specification: specs/{FEATURE_ID}/spec.md
 - Implementation Plan: specs/{FEATURE_ID}/plan.md
 - Task List: specs/{FEATURE_ID}/tasks.md
 - Execution Metadata: specs/{FEATURE_ID}/tasks_meta.json
 - Session Trace: specs/{FEATURE_ID}/trace.md (this file)
 
 **Additional Context**:
+
 - Research documentation: specs/{FEATURE_ID}/research.md (if exists)
 - Quickstart guide: specs/{FEATURE_ID}/quickstart.md (if exists)
 - Contract definitions: specs/{FEATURE_ID}/contracts/ (if exists)