Hi, One more little note though: For now I don't really like the usage of pull requests in this workflow example, but I do know many others like it. There are some downsides to pull requests, especially if it automatically removes branches. Though maybe I will like it in the future. (I do see a little benefit, at l;east pull requests allow workers to communicate with the coordinates, maybe the coordinates can also communicate back, maybe via web hooks, not sure if gitea supports this if not then my communication tool, will come in handy, however my communication tool allows AI to collaborate on much more than just git/pull requests, but that also makes it kinda dangerous... it needs more research/testing to evaluate what AIs can really do and how dangerous they could become or how usefull, for now I am too focused on this particular project to perform any unnecessary experiment, but I might enjoy it in the future as long as these AIs don't take over my system ! ;) Sounds like a joke, but not really ;)) Pull requests also depend too much on the git server technology. So I'd rather see a workflow example where instead of pull requests, simply git pushes are done to the remote repository/git server. So I have some more work to do, to instruct the gemini AI, to change this workflow to not use pull requests and only git push, I might as well do so now, cause gemini is lightning fast, but I have to promise myself, this will be absolutely my last contribution for today: My communication tool also developed with Gemini, it uses PostGreSQL and a simple database to store messages and a sort of message index/pointer database which keeps track of which message the AI has seen: `AICommPostgreSQL.exe` Usage: * `AICommPostgreSQL send <sender_ai_id> <destination_ai_id | all> <message_content>` * `AICommPostgreSQL receive <receiver_ai_id> <context_text> [source_ai_id | any]` * `AICommPostgreSQL reset <password>` A final attempt to integrate this communication tool into the work flow, at least for today: # The Skybuck Git Workflow: Permanent History & Controlled Evolution This document outlines the "Skybuck Git Workflow," a robust version control strategy designed for our team to ensure complete historical traceability, clear project status, and efficient collaboration. It leverages Git's power while addressing common challenges like lost history and branch sprawl. ### 1. Core Principles This workflow is built on the following foundational ideas: * **History is Sacred & Permanent:** Once a commit or branch is pushed, it remains in the repository forever. We explicitly **never delete core contribution branches**, eliminating the risk of accidental data loss. * **Explicit Branch Status:** We use lightweight Git tags to clearly denote the lifecycle stage of each contribution branch (`active`, `merged`, `rejected`). No more guessing a branch's purpose! * **Personal Developer Continuity:** Each developer maintains their own sequentially numbered "contribution" branches (`UserPrefixContributionNNN-Description`), providing a clear, personal history of their work, regardless of `master`'s evolution. * **Intentional Development:** Every new coding session or task starts with a new, incremented version, clearly defining its objective. * **"Time-Travel" Capabilities:** The workflow allows us to easily revisit past code to fix/examine bugs, understand historical implementations, explore "what-if" scenarios, or even salvage previous work. * **Controlled Integration:** `master` remains the authoritative, stable branch. New work ideally branches from the latest `master` for smoother integration. --- ### 2. Team Roles & Responsibilities This workflow clearly defines responsibilities for the **Coordinator** and **Workers**: * **Coordinator (1): AIMain** * Manages the `master` branch. * Monitors worker branches for integration requests. * Uses `git set-merged` after a successful merge to `master`. * Uses `git set-rejected` for work that will not be integrated. * Ensures overall workflow adherence and repository health. * Communicates integration status and feedback to workers using `AICommPostgreSQL.exe`. * **Workers (12): AI0001 to AI0012** * Initiate new development using `git new-contribution`. * Develop features/fixes by committing to their **local** personal contribution branches first. * Push their local branches to the remote repository. * Request integration from the Coordinator (`AIMain`) via the communication system. * Use `git the-future` to keep their branches updated with `master` (rebasing). * Receive communication from the Coordinator regarding integration status and feedback. * May use `git set-revive` or `git back-to` for specific historical work. --- ### 3. Branching Strategy * **`master` Branch:** * The single, authoritative main branch representing the stable, production-ready state of the project. * All new development branches should ideally originate from the latest `master`. * Only `merged` contribution branches are integrated into `master`. * **`UserPrefixContributionNNN-Description` Branches:** * These are the primary development branches for individual contributors (e.g., `SkybuckContribution001-ImplementLogin`, `AI0001Contribution002-RefactorDatabase`). * The `NNN` (e.g., `001`, `002`) provides a clear personal sequence of contributions for the developer. * **These branches are never deleted from the remote.** --- ### 4. Branch Lifecycle & Status Tags Instead of deleting branches, we use tags to denote their status. These tags are pushed to the remote for global visibility. * **`active/<branchname>`:** Indicates a branch is currently under development, active review, or active re-evaluation. * **`merged/<branchname>`:** Indicates a branch has been successfully integrated (merged) into the `master` branch. The branch itself persists, but this tag marks its completion and successful integration. * **`rejected/<branchname>`:** Indicates a branch was reviewed but will not be merged into `master` (e.g., due to design decision, incompleteness, or being superseded). The branch itself persists, but this tag marks its final non-integrated status. --- ### 5. Custom Git Commands (Implemented as Bash Scripts) These commands encapsulate the workflow logic, providing a high-level, safe, and intuitive interface. They are implemented as Bash scripts (e.g., `git-new-contribution`) and are accessible via `git <command-name>` (e.g., `git new-contribution`). #### 5.1. `git new-contribution <UserPrefix> <Description/Goal>` * **Purpose:** To initiate a brand new development effort from the latest `master`. This is the **primary command for workers to start most new features or fixes.** * **Role in Workflow:** Worker initiates new work. * **Action (Brief):** Fetches `master`, determines next sequential number for `<UserPrefix>`, creates `UserPrefixContributionNNN-Description` from `master`, pushes it, and automatically sets it `active/`. * **Example Usage:** `git new-contribution Skybuck "User profile management"` #### 5.2. `git set-active <branchname>` * **Purpose:** To explicitly mark an existing contribution branch as currently active or in progress. Primarily used by the scripts themselves, but can be manually invoked. * **Role in Workflow:** Status management. * **Action (Brief):** Removes any `merged/` or `rejected/` tags, creates/updates an `active/branchname` tag. * **Example Usage:** `git set-active SkybuckContribution003-ImplementFeatureX` #### 5.3. `git set-merged <branchname>` * **Purpose:** To mark a contribution branch as successfully merged into `master`. * **Role in Workflow:** **Coordinator's action** after a successful merge. * **Action (Brief):** Removes `active/` or `rejected/` tags, creates a `merged/branchname` tag. * **Example Usage:** `git set-merged SkybuckContribution003-FeatureX` #### 5.4. `git set-rejected <branchname>` * **Purpose:** To mark a contribution branch as not being integrated into `master`. * **Role in Workflow:** **Coordinator's action** for rejected work. * **Action (Brief):** Removes `active/` or `merged/` tags, creates a `rejected/branchname` tag. * **Example Usage:** `git set-rejected AI0001Contribution002-ExperimentalAlgorithm` #### 5.5. `git set-revive <branchname>` * **Purpose:** To "re-activate" an *existing* `merged/` or `rejected/` contribution branch for continuation *in its original historical context*. * **Role in Workflow:** Worker's tool for resuming work on an old, specific branch version. * **Action (Brief):** Removes `merged/` or `rejected/` tags, and sets the branch `active/`. * **Important Note:** This does **NOT** rebase the branch onto `master`. The branch will remain based on its original ancestor, potentially diverging from the current `master`. Integration of subsequent work would be handled manually. * **Example Usage:** `git set-revive SkybuckContribution005-BugfixRethink` ### 6. The "Back to the Future" Combo: `git back-to` and `git the-future` This is a powerful two-command sequence designed for bringing historical code (from an old tag) forward to align with, or be evaluated against, the current state of the `master` branch. It separates the act of creating a branch from old code, from the potentially interactive process of modernizing it. Think of it as your personal DeLorean for code! #### 6.1. **Stage 1: `git back-to <tagname_of_old_commit> <new_branch_description>`** * **Purpose:** This is your initial "time-travel" command. Its job is to create a **brand new, clean development branch** that starts *exactly* at the historical commit pointed to by your chosen tag. It isolates this old code, giving you a fresh workspace. * **Role in Workflow:** Worker's tool for starting new work from a specific historical snapshot. * **Action (Brief):** Generates a new `UserPrefixContributionNNN-Description` name, creates the new branch at `<tagname>`, pushes it, and sets it `active/`. * **Example Usage:** `git back-to merged/AI0001Contribution007-OldAPIDesign "Re-evaluate V1 API for performance"` ```bash # This creates branch AI0001Contribution008-Re-evaluateV1APIForPerformance, # and sets it active. You are now working on code from that old point in time. ``` * **Important Note (Initial State):** The new branch created by `git back-to` is *not* automatically updated with the current `master` branch's changes. It's truly a snapshot of the past. #### 6.2. **Stage 2: `git the-future` (or `git the-future-rebase`)** * **Purpose:** This command is the "modernization" step. Once you're on a branch (often one created by `git back-to`) that you want to bring up to date with the latest `master`, `git the-future` initiates the rebase process. * **Role in Workflow:** Worker's tool for updating a branch's base to the latest `master`. * **Action (Brief):** Ensures `master` is up-to-date, executes `git rebase master`, and **crucially guides the user through conflict resolution** (prompting for `git add .` and `git rebase --continue`). * **Example Usage:** (After creating and switching to `AI0001Contribution008-Re-evaluateV1APIForPerformance`) `git the-future` ```bash # Git will now walk you through any conflicts as it replays your commits on top of master. # Once done, you'd push your changes and propose a merge request to master. ``` ### 7. Typical Workflow Scenarios Here's how common development tasks fit into the Skybuck Git Workflow: * **Starting a New Feature (Worker):** 1. `git new-contribution <YourPrefix> "Brief description of feature"` 2. Develop code, committing regularly to your **local** branch. 3. Push your local branch to the remote repository: `git push origin <your-branch-name>` * **Keeping Your Feature Branch Updated (Worker - Optional/Periodic):** 1. `git checkout <your-feature-branch>` 2. `git the-future` (Resolve any conflicts as prompted) 3. Push your rebased branch to the remote: `git push --force-with-lease origin <your-feature-branch>` * **Requesting Integration (Worker):** 1. Ensure your branch is up-to-date with `master` (using `git the-future`). 2. Ensure all your changes are committed to your **local** branch. 3. Push your local branch to the remote repository: `git push origin <your-branch-name>` 4. **Send an integration request to AIMain:** `AICommPostgreSQL send <your_ai_id> AIMain "Integration request for branch <your-branch-name>"` 5. **Monitor for Coordinator's response:** `AICommPostgreSQL receive <your_ai_id> "Integration status"` * **Integrating Worker Branch (Coordinator: AIMain):** 1. **Receive integration request from a worker:** `AICommPostgreSQL receive AIMain "Integration request" any` 2. Review the worker's branch (e.g., `git fetch origin <worker-branch-name>`). 3. Merge worker's branch into `master` (e.g., `git checkout master && git merge <worker-branch-name>`). 4. Push `master` to remote: `git push origin master` 5. Run: `git set-merged <merged-branch-name>` * This removes `active/` tag, adds `merged/` tag. The branch remains forever. 6. **Communicate integration complete to worker:** `AICommPostgreSQL send AIMain <worker_ai_id> "Branch <merged-branch-name> successfully integrated into master."` * **Feature Rejected (Coordinator: AIMain):** 1. (After reviewing request) Run: `git set-rejected <rejected-branch-name>` * This removes `active/` tag, adds `rejected/` tag. The branch remains forever for historical reference. 2. **Communicate rejection to worker:** `AICommPostgreSQL send AIMain <worker_ai_id> "Branch <rejected-branch-name> rejected. Reason: [brief reason]."` * **Revisiting Old Work (Isolated Exploration - Worker):** 1. `git back-to <tagname_of_old_commit> "New description for this exploration"` 2. Develop and experiment on the new branch. This branch is isolated from current `master`. * **Revisiting Old Work (for Potential Integration - Worker):** 1. `git back-to <tagname_of_old_commit> "New description for integration attempt"` 2. Make necessary changes/fixes on the new branch. 3. `git the-future` (to rebase onto current `master` and resolve conflicts). 4. Push your branch to remote: `git push origin <your-branch-name>` 5. **Request integration from Coordinator:** `AICommPostgreSQL send <your_ai_id> AIMain "Integration request for branch <your-branch-name>"` ### 8. Benefits of this Workflow * **True Historical Integrity:** Every development path is preserved, providing a complete audit trail. * **Eliminates Data Loss Fear:** No more accidental deletions of valuable work. * **Clear Repository State:** Tags provide an at-a-glance understanding of each branch's status. * **Empowered Developers:** Each worker has a clear, sequential record of their contributions, fostering ownership and traceability. * **Streamlined Operations:** Custom commands abstract complex Git operations into safer, more intuitive steps. * **Improved Debugging:** Easily jump back to any tagged state to debug issues in their original context. --- ### 9. Communication System (`AICommPostgreSQL.exe`) This command-line tool facilitates communication between the Coordinator (`AIMain`) and Workers (`AI0001` to `AI0012`) for workflow coordination. * **`AICommPostgreSQL send <sender_ai_id> <destination_ai_id | all> <message_content>`** * Used to send messages from one AI to another, or to all AIs. * Example: `AICommPostgreSQL send AI0001 AIMain "Integration request for branch AI0001Contribution005-NewFeature"` * **`AICommPostgreSQL receive <receiver_ai_id> <context_text> [source_ai_id | any]`** * Used to receive messages for a specific AI, optionally filtering by source AI or context. * Example: `AICommPostgreSQL receive AIMain "Integration request" any` * **`AICommPostgreSQL reset <password>`** * Used to reset the communication system (e.g., clear messages). Requires a password. --- ### 10. Setup & Prerequisites To use this workflow, ensure you have Git installed and: 1. **Create a scripts directory:** `mkdir -p ~/git-commands` 2. **Save each custom command script** (e.g., `git-new-contribution`, `git-set-active`, etc.) into this directory, ensuring they are named without `.sh` extensions. 3. **Make scripts executable:** `chmod +x ~/git-commands/git-*` 4. **Add to PATH:** Add `export PATH="$PATH:$HOME/git-commands"` to your shell's configuration file (`~/.bashrc` or `~/.profile` for Git Bash on Windows) and restart your terminal. 5. **Configure Git User Prefix:** `git config --global user.contributionPrefix "YourPrefix"` (e.g., "Skybuck", "AI0001", "JohnDoe"). This is used for your personal branch naming. Bye for now, Skybuck Flying skybuck2000@xxxxxxxxxxx
