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@@ -71,4 +71,24 @@ The task-driven approach worked particularly well for the buylater.email project
 
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+## Updates Made - 2025-07-20
+
+Based on the feedback and clarifications above, we've implemented several workflow improvements:
+
+### Changes Implemented
+1. **Git Branch Safety Checks** - Added comprehensive safety verification system to RFD 002 README
+2. **Project Plan Streamlining** - Converted `docs/project_plan.md` to clean table format  
+3. **Commit Message Standardization** - Fixed format inconsistencies in RFD 002 README
+4. **Workflow Integration** - Updated process steps to reflect new table-based tracking
+
+### Files Updated
+- `docs/rfd/002/README.md` - Enhanced with safety checks, standardized commit format, table guidance
+- `docs/project_plan.md` - Converted to streamlined table with aligned columns, no emojis
+- Task workflow now balances efficiency with safety while maintaining clean documentation standards
+
+### Results
+Successfully tested during Tasks 1.1-1.5 implementation. Reduced friction while maintaining quality and traceability.
+
+---
+
 *This discussion document should be updated as we gain more experience with the workflow and discover additional improvements.*

@@ -13,8 +13,8 @@ This document outlines our pair programming workflow for building this project.
 
 ### 1. Task Selection & Planning
 **Claude's Actions:**
-- Pick up the next **Pending** task from the `project_plan` markdown file
-- Review the task's acceptance criteria and testing requirements
+- Pick up the next **Pending** task from the `project_plan.md` table
+- Review the task's acceptance criteria and testing requirements in the linked task document
 - Create a brief implementation plan (2-3 bullet points)
 - **Confirm plan with human before proceeding**
 
@@ -27,9 +27,36 @@ This document outlines our pair programming workflow for building this project.
 - **Verify git branch is ready**: Use `git branch -a` to confirm the correct task branch is active
 - If branch is not ready, remind human to create it before proceeding
 
+### Branch Creation Safety Checks
+
+**Before requesting branch creation, Claude should verify:**
+- Current branch status with `git status` shows clean working tree
+- Currently on `main` branch (or appropriate base branch)
+- No uncommitted changes that could be lost
+- No untracked files that might indicate work in progress
+
+**Safe conditions for automatic branch creation:**
+```bash
+# These conditions must ALL be true:
+git status --porcelain  # Returns empty (no changes)
+git branch --show-current  # Returns "main" (on base branch)
+git diff --staged  # Returns empty (no staged changes)
+```
+
+**If all safety checks pass, Claude can:**
+- Inform human of the safe state
+- Suggest the exact branch creation command
+- Proceed only after human confirmation
+
+**If safety checks fail, Claude must:**
+- Report the unsafe conditions found
+- Ask human to resolve before proceeding
+- Never attempt automatic branch operations
+
 ### 2. Implementation Preparation
 **Claude's Actions:**
 - After brief plan is approved by human and git branch is created, create a comprehensive implementation plan
+- **Update task status** in the `project_plan.md` table (change status from "Pending" to "In Progress")
 - Build a detailed todo list for the task implementation using TodoWrite tool
 - Review `CLAUDE.md` for project-specific commands and architecture notes
 - Update todo list to mark task as "in_progress"
@@ -85,28 +112,39 @@ This document outlines our pair programming workflow for building this project.
 ### 7. Task Completion
 **Claude's Actions (after human confirms success):**
 - **Create git commit** for all task changes using proper commit message format
-- Mark task as **Completed** in the `project_plan` markdown file
+- **Update task status** in the `project_plan.md` table (change status from "In Progress" to "Completed")
 - Update todo list to completed
-- Update progress tracking in the `project_plan` markdown file
 - Update technical_considerations.md with lessons learned
 
 **Git Commit Format:**
 ```
 Task [X.Y]: [Brief description of changes]
 
+See: docs/todo/task_[X.Y].md
+
 - [Bulleted list of key changes made]
 - [Focus on what was implemented/fixed]
 
-See: `docs/todo/task_[X.Y].md``
+🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code)
+
+Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
 ```
 
 **Commit Message Guidelines:**
 - **First line**: Task number and brief description of what was implemented
+- **Second line**: Reference to the detailed task document for full context  
 - **Body**: Bulleted list of specific changes made during implementation
-- **Last Line**: Reference to the detailed task document for full context
+- **Footer**: Standard Claude Code attribution and co-authoring
 
 ## Documentation Updates
 
+### Project Plan Table Format
+The `project_plan.md` uses a streamlined table format for quick reference:
+- Each task is a single table row with aligned columns
+- Status values: "Pending", "In Progress", "Testing", "Completed"
+- Links to detailed task documents in the Details column
+- No emoji usage - clean text-based status indicators
+
 ### During Each Task
 **Claude should update these files as needed:**
 

@@ -1,45 +1,22 @@
-# `buylater.email` - Phase 1 Project Plan
+# `buylater.email` - Project Plan
 
 ## Overview
 
-Phase 1 lays the groundwork by methodically working through the Let’s Go book, chapter by chapter. The focus is on slow, deliberate development—building core features with clarity, clean code, and solid architectural foundations. This phase is not about polish, but about deeply understanding Go and setting up the project for future expansion and professional refinement.
+Phase 1 lays the groundwork by methodically working through the Let's Go book, chapter by chapter. The focus is on slow, deliberate development—building core features with clarity, clean code, and solid architectural foundations.
 
-## Task Status Legend
+## Task Status
 
- - Pending - Not started
- - In Progress - Currently being worked on
- - Completed - Implemented and verified
- - Testing - Implementation complete, awaiting verification
+| Task | Title                                   | Status    | Effort | Chapter | Details                         |
+|------|-----------------------------------------|-----------|--------|---------|---------------------------------|
+| 1.1  | Project Setup and Module Configuration  | Completed | Small  | 2.1     | [task_1.1.md](todo/task_1.1.md) |
+| 1.2  | Basic Web Application Structure         | Completed | Small  | 2.2     | [task_1.2.md](todo/task_1.2.md) |
+| 1.3  | Multiple Route Implementation           | Completed | Medium | 2.3     | [task_1.3.md](todo/task_1.3.md) |
+| 1.4  | Wildcard Routes and Token Management    | Completed | Medium | 2.4     | [task_1.4.md](todo/task_1.4.md) |
+| 1.5  | HTTP Method-Based Routing               | Completed | Medium | 2.5     | [task_1.5.md](todo/task_1.5.md) |
 
-## Tasks
-
-### Task 1.1: Project Setup and Module Configuration
-**Status**: Completed  
-**Effort**: Small  
-**Chapter**: Let's Go 2.1  
-**Details**: [docs/todo/task_1.1.md](todo/task_1.1.md)
-
-### Task 1.2: Basic Web Application Structure  
-**Status**: Completed  
-**Effort**: Small  
-**Chapter**: Let's Go 2.2  
-**Details**: [docs/todo/task_1.2.md](todo/task_1.2.md)
-
-### Task 1.3: Multiple Route Implementation
-**Status**: Completed  
-**Effort**: Medium  
-**Chapter**: Let's Go 2.3  
-**Details**: [docs/todo/task_1.3.md](todo/task_1.3.md)
-
-### Task 1.4: Wildcard Routes and Token Management
-**Status**: Completed  
-**Effort**: Medium  
-**Chapter**: Let's Go 2.4  
-**Details**: [docs/todo/task_1.4.md](todo/task_1.4.md)
-
-### Task 1.5: HTTP Method-Based Routing
-**Status**: Completed  
-**Effort**: Medium  
-**Chapter**: Let's Go 2.5  
-**Details**: [docs/todo/task_1.5.md](todo/task_1.5.md)
+## Status Legend
+- **Completed** - Implemented and verified
+- **In Progress** - Currently being worked on  
+- **Pending** - Not started
+- **Testing** - Implementation complete, awaiting verification