Backlog

Backlog

Manage the product backlog at docs/strategy/backlog.md as an ordered list where position = priority.

Instructions

Ask the user what they want to do:

1. Add item - Add a new feature or fix to the backlog
2. Prioritize - Reorder items by priority
3. View - Show the current backlog

Option 1: Add Item

1. Ask for:

   • Title: Short name for the item
   • Description: What it does and why it matters (1-2 sentences)
   • Type: Feature, Fix, Tech Debt, or Spike

2. Ask where to insert in the list (top, bottom, or after item X)

3. Add the item to docs/strategy/backlog.md

Option 2: Prioritize

1. Read the current backlog
2. Show the numbered list
3. Ask the user how they want to reorder:
   • "Move item X to position Y"
   • "Swap items X and Y"
   • "Move item X to top"
4. Update the backlog file with new order

Option 3: View

1. Read and display the backlog as a numbered list
2. Show status for each item (backlog, in-progress, done)
3. Ask if the user wants to:
   • Reorder items
   • Update an item's status
   • Add a new item

Backlog Format

Store in docs/strategy/backlog.md:

# Product Backlog

| # | Title | Type | Status | Description |
|---|-------|------|--------|-------------|
| 1 | User authentication | Feature | backlog | Allow users to login with email/password |
| 2 | Fix checkout bug | Fix | in-progress | Cart total not updating on quantity change |
| 3 | Dark mode | Feature | backlog | Add dark theme option for accessibility |
| 4 | Refactor API layer | Tech Debt | backlog | Clean up duplicate API call patterns |
| 5 | Evaluate caching options | Spike | done | Research Redis vs Memcached for session storage |

Notes

• Position in list = priority (1 is highest)
• Keep descriptions focused on user value, not implementation
• Update status as work progresses: backlog → in-progress → done
• Items can be reordered at any time during prioritization