Priority Tracking
Canonical File
All priorities live in docs/product/priorities.md.
When to Update
| Trigger | Action |
|---|---|
| User completes a task | Move from Now/Next to Done; promote next item |
| User starts work | Move item to Now; ensure Next is populated |
| User adds a task | Add to Next (with priority) or Backlog |
| User reports blocker | Add to Blocked with blocker description |
| User asks "what's next?" | Read priorities; suggest next item |
| User reprioritizes | Reorder Next; update Backlog |
Section Definitions
| Section | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Now | Currently in progress (1–3 items max) |
| Next | Queued, ordered by priority |
| Backlog | Not yet scheduled |
| Blocked | Waiting on something |
| Done | Recently completed |
Format
- Use markdown tables for Now, Next, Blocked, Done.
- Use bullet list for Backlog.
- Include Last updated at top; update when editing.
- Keep Now lean (1–3 items); avoid context switching.
Workflow
- Read current priorities.
- Apply the requested change (add, move, complete, block).
- Reorder Next if needed.
- Update Last updated date.
- Summarize changes for the user.
Post-Task Delegation
After implementing a task, delegate to priority-steward to update priorities (move completed item to Done, promote Next). This happens automatically via the delegation rule.
