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Milestone v0.1 — Initial Framework (NFR, complete).
8 core principles (C1-C8), 11 domains, 110 domain principles, 27 derived docs, 4 good + 3 bad examples, 4 language docs, full matrix, 3 review docs.
All 35 requirements covered. 7 patches (v0.0.0 pre-execution through v0.0.7 final). v0.0.7 IS the v0.1.0 milestone release.
2026-08-05 00:36:55 +00:00

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Data — First Principles

1. The Principles

P1. Truth

The schema reflects the domain, not the application. If the data model lies, every query lies.

P2. Normalization Discipline

Duplication is a bug waiting to happen. The same fact lives in one place.

P3. Invariants in the Schema

Constraints live where the data lives. Application-layer checks are defense, not enforcement.

P4. Migration Safety

Schema changes are reversible, non-destructive, and tested. Production data is sacred.

P5. Indexing with Intent

Indexes exist for known query patterns. Every index earns its write cost.

P6. Naming Consistency

Same concept, same name, always. Across tables, columns, code, and APIs.

P7. Type Fidelity

Types match domain meaning. A string is rarely the right type for an email, an ID, or a status.

P8. Lifecycle Awareness

Data has a creation, a lifetime, and an end. Archival and deletion are first-class.

P9. Referential Integrity

Relationships are enforced, not assumed. Foreign keys exist. CASCADE is intentional.

P10. Performance Awareness

Schema choices have cost. Query plans are reviewed. Cardinality is understood.