knowledge-base/ZeroLagHub_Documentation_Guide.md

📚 ZeroLagHub Documentation Navigation Guide

Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Purpose: Guide to all project documentation and how they relate

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🗺️ Document Hierarchy

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│         📋 MASTER BOOTSTRAP (START HERE)                    │
│  ZeroLagHub_Master_Bootstrap_Dec2025.md                     │
│  ├─ Strategic vision & business model                       │
│  ├─ Infrastructure overview (11 VMs)                        │
│  ├─ Launch decision framework                               │
│  └─ High-level architecture                                 │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                           │
           ┌───────────────┼───────────────┐
           │               │               │
           ▼               ▼               ▼
    ┌────────────┐  ┌────────────┐  ┌────────────┐
    │  TACTICAL  │  │  COMPLETE  │  │ EVOLUTION  │
    │  HANDOVER  │  │   STATE    │  │  ANALYSIS  │
    └────────────┘  └────────────┘  └────────────┘
           │               │               │
           ▼               ▼               ▼
    Engineering      Strategic +      Nov → Dec
    Implementation   Tactical         Comparison
    Details          Integration      

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📖 Document Purposes

🎯 1. Master Bootstrap (ENTRY POINT)

File: ZeroLagHub_Master_Bootstrap_Dec2025.md

Use When:

• Starting a new session
• Need strategic overview
• Making launch decisions
• Understanding business model

Contains:

• Platform overview (85% ready)
• Infrastructure topology (11 VMs)
• Network architecture (dual-router)
• Launch decision framework (3 options)
• Business model (9.75x multiplier)
• Security vulnerabilities
• Success metrics
• Glossary of terms

Audience:

• New AI assistants (start here)
• Strategic decision-making
• Executive overview

Update Frequency: After major milestones or architectural changes

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🛠️ 2. GPT Implementation Handover (IMPLEMENTATION)

File: ZeroLagHub_GPT_Implementation_Handover_Dec2025.md

Use When:

• Implementing features
• Debugging provisioning
• Understanding agent architecture
• Working on tactical tasks

Contains:

• Engineering Kanban board (DONE/IN PROGRESS/TODO)
• 3-day sprint plan (specific tasks)
• System lifecycle diagram (ASCII)
• Troubleshooting guide per variant
• Provisioning sequence specification
• Verification system details
• Dev container roadmap
• Ceàrd's role definition

Audience:

• Ceàrd (implementation AI)
• Developers working on code
• Debugging specific issues

Update Frequency: Daily during active development

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🎯 3. Complete Current State (INTEGRATION)

File: ZeroLagHub_Complete_Current_State_Dec7.md

Use When:

• Need both strategic AND tactical view
• Planning next sprint
• Comprehensive status review
• Integrating architecture with implementation

Contains:

• Two-perspective view (strategic + tactical)
• Engineering kanban (from handover)
• 3-day sprint plan (detailed)
• Complete system lifecycle (with ASCII diagram)
• MC variant status matrix
• Troubleshooting guide
• Dev container roadmap (detailed)
• Launch readiness matrix
• Launch decision framework

Audience:

• Management/coordination role
• Both AIs (Claude + Ceàrd)
• Comprehensive planning

Update Frequency: End of day during active sprints

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🛡️ 4. Cross-Project Tracker (GOVERNANCE)

File: ZeroLagHub_Cross_Project_Tracker.md

Use When:

• Before crossing architectural boundaries
• Understanding ownership matrix
• Checking for drift violations
• Reviewing Architecture Decision Log

Contains:

• Ownership matrix (API vs Agent vs Frontend)
• Canonical contracts (API ↔ Agent, Frontend ↔ API)
• Drift detection rules (5 violation patterns)
• Architecture Decision Log (7 locked decisions)
• High-risk integration zones
• Enforcement policies

Audience:

• Both Claude and Ceàrd
• Before any architectural changes
• Drift prevention

Update Frequency: After locking new architectural decisions

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📊 5. Infrastructure Specifications (CONSTRAINTS)

File: ZeroLagHub_Infrastructure_Specifications.md

Use When:

• Planning resource allocation
• Understanding hardware limits
• Capacity planning
• Cost analysis

Contains:

• GTHost hardware specs
• Capacity constraints (30-50 servers)
• Network bottleneck (300 Mbit/s)
• Cost analysis
• Optimization opportunities

Audience:

• Both AIs for capacity planning
• Resource allocation decisions
• Scaling considerations

Update Frequency: After infrastructure changes

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⚡ 6. Drift Prevention Card (SESSION START)

File: ZeroLagHub_Drift_Prevention_Card.md

Use When:

• Every session start (30 seconds)
• Before any code changes
• Quick boundary check

Contains:

• 30-second boundary check
• 7 locked decisions (quick reference)
• Violation triggers
• Golden rules

Audience:

• Both Claude and Ceàrd
• Mandatory session start

Update Frequency: When new violations are discovered

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🎯 Usage Patterns

Starting Fresh Session (Claude - Architecture)

1. Read: Master Bootstrap (get strategic context)
2. Read: Cross-Project Tracker (architectural boundaries)
3. Check: Complete Current State (current status)
4. Reference: Infrastructure Specs (as needed)

Starting Fresh Session (Ceàrd - Implementation)

1. Read: Drift Prevention Card (30 seconds)
2. Read: GPT Implementation Handover (implementation tasks)
3. Reference: Cross-Project Tracker (before crossing boundaries)
4. Check: Complete Current State (sprint status)

Planning Next Sprint

1. Review: Complete Current State (current status)
2. Check: Engineering Kanban (what's in progress)
3. Reference: Launch Decision Framework (timing)
4. Plan: Next 3-day sprint based on priorities

Making Strategic Decisions

1. Review: Master Bootstrap (business model, competitive position)
2. Check: Launch Readiness Matrix (current %)
3. Consult: Cross-Project Tracker (architectural constraints)
4. Decide: Launch timing, feature prioritization

Implementing Features

1. Check: Drift Prevention Card (boundary check)
2. Read: GPT Implementation Handover (specific tasks)
3. Reference: Cross-Project Tracker (before crossing boundaries)
4. Update: Kanban Board (move tasks)

Debugging Issues

1. Check: Complete Current State → Troubleshooting Guide
2. Reference: System Lifecycle (understand flow)
3. Review: Verification System Spec (self-repair logic)
4. Consult: Cross-Project Tracker (ownership boundaries)

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📊 Document Status Matrix

Document	Completeness	Accuracy	Update Needed	Priority
Master Bootstrap	✅ 100%	✅ Current	✅ Complete	🟢 High
GPT Implementation Handover	✅ 100%	✅ Current	✅ Complete	🟢 High
Complete Current State	✅ 100%	✅ Current	✅ Complete	🟢 High
Cross-Project Tracker	✅ 100%	✅ Current	✅ Complete	🟢 High
Infrastructure Specs	✅ 100%	✅ Current	✅ Complete	🟢 High
Drift Prevention Card	✅ 100%	✅ Current	✅ Complete	🟢 High

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🎯 Recommended Reading Order

For New Claude Session (Architecture):

1. Master Bootstrap (strategic context)
2. Cross-Project Tracker (boundaries)
3. Complete Current State (current status)

For New Ceàrd Session (Implementation):

1. Drift Prevention Card (30 second check)
2. GPT Implementation Handover (implementation tasks)
3. Complete Current State (sprint status)

For Launch Decision:

1. Master Bootstrap → Launch Decision Framework
2. Complete Current State → Launch Readiness Matrix
3. Cross-Project Tracker → Architectural constraints

For Feature Implementation:

1. Drift Prevention Card → Boundary check
2. GPT Implementation Handover → Specific tasks
3. Complete Current State → Sprint Plan

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📋 Quick Reference

Launch Status: 85% ready

Next Sprint: 3 days (Dev containers → EdgeState → Reconcile)

Launch Options: NOW / +3 days / +1 week

Recommendation: +3 days (Option B)

Working Components ✅:

• All 6 MC variants
• DNS automation
• Velocity routing
• Self-repair system

Missing Components ❌:

• WebSocket console
• Crash protection
• Disk monitoring
• Dev containers (in progress)

Known Bugs (Non-Blocking):

• 3 Go agent issues (cleanup)
• EdgeState schema (not migrated)
• DNS deletion (needs record IDs)

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🎯 Document Maintenance

Master Bootstrap Updates:

• After major milestones
• After architectural changes
• After launch decision
• Monthly during operations

Complete Current State Updates:

• End of each sprint day
• After significant progress
• Before major decisions

GPT Implementation Handover Updates:

• Daily during active development
• After completing sprint tasks
• When priorities change

Cross-Project Tracker Updates:

• After locking new architectural decisions
• When adding new boundaries
• After discovering drift violations

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📞 Session Continuity

Quick Resume Prompt (Claude):

Read ZeroLagHub Master Bootstrap Dec 2025, then Cross-Project Tracker.

Platform 85% ready, all MC variants working.

Current sprint: 3 days (dev containers → EdgeState → reconcile)

Decision: Launch now vs +3 days?

Quick Resume Prompt (Ceàrd):

Read Drift Prevention Card, then GPT Implementation Handover.

Platform 85% ready, executing 3-day sprint.

Current task: [specific implementation task]

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✅ Navigation Summary

Strategic → Master Bootstrap
Tactical → GPT Implementation Handover
Integrated → Complete Current State
Governance → Cross-Project Tracker
Constraints → Infrastructure Specifications
Session Start → Drift Prevention Card

Claude Start → Master Bootstrap → Cross-Project Tracker
Ceàrd Start → Drift Prevention Card → GPT Implementation Handover

Quick Status → Complete Current State (first 2 sections)

Implementation → GPT Implementation Handover → Cross-Project Tracker

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