v1.3
Lifecycle Model
8 States
| # | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dream / Vision Seed | Initial spark, undefined form |
| 2 | Exploratory | Active discovery, questions dominate |
| 3 | Explicated | Intent is articulated but not yet structured |
| 4 | Structured | Canonical form filled, Canvas populated |
| 5 | Realizable | Passed Critical Readiness Threshold |
| 6 | In Realization | Active execution |
| 7 | Evolving | Live, receiving signals, adapting |
| 8 | Archived | No longer active |
Critical Readiness Threshold (CRT)
The gate between Structured and Realizable. Four conditions must be met:
Additionally, Specialized Readiness blocks (pattern-specific) must have no blocking unknowns.
Non-Linear Development
The lifecycle is not a waterfall. Allowed movements:
- Return to earlier states for re-explication
- Feedback loops from Evolving back to Structured (major change) or Realizable (minor update)
- Skip from Dream directly to Exploratory or even Explicated
Realization Decisions
| Decision | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ready for Realization | All conditions met |
| Ready for Structuring | Intent clear, needs canonical form |
| Needs Clarification | Critical gaps identified |
| Blocked by Contradictions | Conflicting requirements |
| Blocked by Critical Unknowns | Missing essential information |
| Exploratory Only | Not ready for any commitment |