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# PR #827 Patch Analysis
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**Analysis Date:** 2025-01-22
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**Patch File:** PR-827.patch
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**Files in Patch:** 658
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**Patch Status:** FAILED to apply (outdated relative to v6-alpha)
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## Executive Summary
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PR #827 is a **massive 658-file text replacement operation** that changes all `v5` references to `v6` throughout the BMAD METHOD codebase. The GitHub API initially reported only 15 files changed, but the actual patch file reveals the true scope.
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**Key Finding:** The PR is legitimate and comprehensive for its time (October 2025), but the codebase has changed significantly since then, making the patch unapplicable to current v6-alpha without a rebase.
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## Patch Metadata
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- **GitHub API Reports:** 15 files (misleading)
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- **Actual Patch Contains:** 658 files
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- **PR Created:** 2025-10-27T21:12:15Z
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- **Base SHA:** b753fb293b9a18997bbfc731eb1a104e19fe6d28
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- **Head SHA:** 19a6c4d269beff6200a68327951395ebd00af050
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- **Commits:** 38
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- **Net Lines:** 0 (pure text replacement - same number of additions as deletions)
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## Change Pattern Analysis
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### Sample Changes (First 50 instances)
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All changes follow the pattern: **`v5` → `v6`**
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Examples:
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1. `v4 patterns to v5 equivalents` → `v4 patterns to v6 equivalents`
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2. `v5 path conventions` → `v6 path conventions`
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3. `v4-to-v5 pattern mappings` → `v4-to-v6 pattern mappings`
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4. `v5 workflow type` → `v6 workflow type`
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5. `v4 YAML agent format to v5 XML` → `v4 YAML agent format to v6 XML`
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6. `v5 conventions` → `v6 conventions`
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7. `v5 structure` → `v6 structure`
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8. `v5 elicitation patterns` → `v6 elicitation patterns`
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9. `Proper v5 format` → `Proper v6 format`
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10. `v5 documentation` → `v6 documentation`
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11. `Part of the BMad Method v5` → `Part of the BMad Method v6`
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12. `v5 Compliance` → `v6 Compliance`
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13. `v4-to-v5-mappings.yaml` → `v4-to-v6-mappings.yaml`
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### Change Contexts
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The replacements occur in:
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- **Documentation:** README files, instructions, checklists
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- **Comments:** Inline comments in YAML and code files
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- **File paths:** References to mapping files (`v4-to-v5-mappings.yaml`)
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- **Headings:** Section titles (`#### v5 Compliance`)
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- **Footers:** Module attribution lines
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- **Descriptions:** Workflow and agent descriptions
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## File Categories in Patch
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### By Directory (Sample List)
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1. **bmad/bmb/workflows/** - Builder module workflows
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2. **bmad/core/workflows/** - Core workflows
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3. **src/modules/bmb/workflows/** - Source mirror of bmb workflows
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4. **src/modules/bmm/workflows/** - Method Manager workflows
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5. **src/modules/cis/workflows/** - CIS module workflows
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6. **test/fixtures/** - Test fixture files
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7. **tools/cli/installers/** - CLI installer files
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8. **docs/** - Documentation files
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9. **.claude/commands/** - Claude Code command files
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10. **bmd/agents/** - BMD agent configurations
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### By File Type
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- `.md` - Markdown documentation (majority)
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- `.yaml` - YAML configuration files
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- `.js` - JavaScript code files
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- `.xml` - XML task/tool files
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---
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## Why Patch Application Failed
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The patch could not be applied to current `v6-alpha` branch due to:
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### Error Categories
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1. **"already exists in working directory"** (multiple files)
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- Example: `test/fixtures/agent-schema/valid/menu-commands/all-command-types.agent.yaml`
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- Cause: Files added to v6-alpha after PR was created
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2. **"No such file or directory"** (multiple files)
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- Example: `src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-approved/instructions.md`
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- Cause: Files the PR expects but don't exist in current v6-alpha
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3. **"patch does not apply"** (majority of failures)
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- Example: `src/modules/bmm/workflows/workflow-status/paths/brownfield-level-3.yaml`
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- Cause: Line numbers changed due to modifications in v6-alpha since PR was created
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### Root Cause
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The PR was created ~3 months ago (2025-10-27), and the v6-alpha branch has undergone significant development since then:
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- Files added
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- Files removed/renamed
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- Content modified at different line numbers
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- Structure reorganized
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**Conclusion:** The PR requires a complete rebase against current v6-alpha to be mergeable.
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---
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## Completeness Assessment
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### What the PR Covered (October 2025 Codebase)
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The 658-file patch suggests the contributor performed a comprehensive search-and-replace across the entire repository at that time. This is consistent with their PR description:
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> "I used Claude Code to assist finding/changing all references."
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The extensive file count (658) and consistent pattern (v5→v6) indicate this was an automated, thorough operation.
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### What Still Needs Fixing (Current v6-alpha)
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Based on our grep search of the current v6-alpha branch (January 2025), there are still **100+ v5 references** remaining. However, these could be:
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1. **Files added since PR was created** - New files with v5 references
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2. **References introduced by other merged PRs** - Changes that came in after October
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3. **Intentional references** - e.g., CHANGELOG.md version markers
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4. **Files the PR would have fixed** - If it could apply cleanly
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## Comparison: PR Intent vs Current State
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### PR's Approach (October 2025)
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- **Method:** Automated find-replace across 658 files
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- **Pattern:** Simple text replacement (v5 → v6)
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- **Scope:** Comprehensive for that point in time
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- **Quality:** Consistent, no selective filtering
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### Current v6-alpha State (January 2025)
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- **Time gap:** ~3 months of development
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- **Changes:** Multiple PRs merged, files added/removed/modified
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- **v5 References:** 100+ instances remain
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- **Causes:** Mix of new files, PR conflicts, and intentional references
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## Critical Questions
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### 1. Should this PR be rebased?
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**Consideration:** The PR represents significant work (658 files) and was comprehensive for its time. However, a rebase would essentially require re-running the entire find-replace operation on the current codebase.
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### 2. Should we close this PR and create a fresh fix?
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**Consideration:** Given the 3-month gap and 100+ remaining v5 references, a fresh comprehensive fix from current v6-alpha might be cleaner and more reliable.
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### 3. Are all v5→v6 replacements valid?
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**Consideration:** We haven't validated that ALL v5 references should become v6. Some might be:
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- Historical version markers (CHANGELOG)
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- Legacy documentation references
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- Test data
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- Intentional version indicators
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### 4. Why does GitHub API show 15 files vs 658 in patch?
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**Consideration:** Possibly:
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- GitHub compresses multi-commit PRs for display
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- API endpoint returns summary stats differently
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- PR was squashed/rebased during creation
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- GitHub's diff algorithm detected many files as duplicates
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## Recommendations for Next Steps
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### Phase 1.3: Validate Current v5 References
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1. Categorize all 100+ v5 refs in current v6-alpha:
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- Type A: KEEP (intentional, like CHANGELOG version markers)
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- Type B: FIX (documentation that should say v6)
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- Type C: DECIDE (context-dependent)
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### Phase 1.4: Determine Review Strategy
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**Option A - Request Changes:**
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- Ask contributor to rebase against current v6-alpha
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- Pros: Acknowledges original work, contributor ownership
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- Cons: Significant rebase conflicts, time-consuming, may need to rerun entire operation
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**Option B - Close and Replace:**
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- Thank contributor for identifying the issue
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- Close PR with explanation (too many conflicts to rebase)
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- Create fresh comprehensive v5→v6 fix from current codebase
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- Pros: Clean slate, up-to-date, controlled process
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- Cons: Doesn't give PR author credit in git history
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**Option C - Hybrid Approach:**
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- Acknowledge PR in comments
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- Request contributor close PR (note: will reimplement)
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- Cite PR #827 as inspiration in new PR description
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- Create fresh fix, give attribution to @davedittrich
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- Pros: Respectful, clean implementation, proper credit
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- Cons: More complex communication
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### Phase 1.5: Create Validation Tests
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Before applying ANY v5→v6 fixes:
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1. Create automated test to find v5 patterns
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2. Categorize each match (keep vs fix)
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3. Validate no unintended changes
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4. Ensure CHANGELOG version markers stay intact
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## Technical Details
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### Patch File Stats
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```
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Total file count: 658
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Patch size: ~1.5 MB (estimated from line count)
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Change pattern: Consistent (v5 → v6)
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Net impact: 0 lines (pure replacement)
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### Application Test Results
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```
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Command: git apply .patch/827/PR-827.patch
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Branch: pr-827-test (created from v6-alpha)
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Result: FAILED
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Errors: 100+ conflicts
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Cause: Base branch divergence
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```
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### Sample Conflict Files
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- test/fixtures/agent-schema/valid/\*.agent.yaml (already exists)
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- src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-approved/\* (missing)
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- src/modules/bmm/workflows/workflow-status/paths/\*.yaml (line mismatches)
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- tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/\*.js (changed since PR)
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- docs/technical-decisions-template.md (missing)
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## Conclusion
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PR #827 represents a **legitimate, comprehensive v5→v6 text replacement** across 658 files. The PR was well-intentioned and thorough for its time (October 2025). However, the 3-month development gap makes it unapplicable to the current v6-alpha branch without significant rebasing.
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**Next Decision Point:** Determine whether to:
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1. Request rebase from contributor
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2. Close PR and create fresh fix
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3. Use hybrid approach (acknowledge + reimplement)
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**Status:** Phase 1.2 COMPLETE - Ready for Phase 1.3 (current codebase v5 categorization)
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