metadata	author rulesetName type platform version backlog changelog Jeff Langdon JLDN Backlog Schema ruleset github:public 2608.23.0-s .dev/backlog.json CHANGELOG.md

JLDN Backlog Schema

Welcome to the JLDN Backlog Schema specification repository (JLDN Generational Versioning Schema: 2608.21.0-s).

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Overview

The JLDN Backlog Schema is the standardized, document-bound and repository-bound task management protocol governing all JLDN software, technical specifications, publishing pipelines, and developer tooling.

• Author: Jeff Langdon (JL Design Network)
• Schema Version: 2608.21.0-s (Beta Supported)
• Active Generation: 2608

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📚 Documentation & Quick Links

• 📄 Backlog Specification: Complete technical protocol, validation regexes, and taxonomy rules.
• 🛠️ Usage Guide: Mode 1 and Mode 2 implementation blueprints.
• 🗺️ Strategic Roadmap: Generational horizons and future tooling roadmap.
• 📝 Changelog: Specification release history.

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Core Features

• Unified Taxonomy Architecture: Standardized ([DOMAIN]-[KIND]-[NN]) schema (e.g., PROJ, DOCS, CORE).
• Dual Storage Modes: Supports Mode 1 (Embedded Inline Frontmatter) and Mode 2 (Generational .dev/ Hub Pattern).
• Phase-Aware Lifecycle: 11-state modular task matrix (pending, in-progress:audit, completed, blocked, deprecated).
• Acyclic Relational Lineage: Vertical ancestry (child_of) and horizontal association (relates_to, prerequisite).
• Version Origin Tracking: Conditionally mandatory existed_since, blocked_since, and deprecated_since tracking.
• Architectural Protection: Lock completed architectural milestones ("protection": "protected").

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Funding & Support

If you find this specification or associated developer tooling helpful, consider supporting ongoing development:

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License & Attribution

Licensed under the MIT License. Designed and maintained by Jeff Langdon / JL Design Network. All rights reserved.