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Adds detailed case study documenting Issue 50 as a real-world example of multi-PR epic challenges and how the new Epic & Sub-Issue workflow would have improved the process. Learning Points: - Issue 50 had 7 main PRs split across 6 sub-features - GitHub Projects automation broke (premature closure, status inconsistency) - Sub-Issue pattern would provide granular tracking per PR - Each sub-issue maintains independent status automation This PR includes: - ISSUE50_RETROSPECTIVE.md: Complete timeline, problems, ideal structure Related: - Core workflow: SecPal/api #69 - Organization templates: SecPal/.github #157 - DEVELOPMENT.md integration: Follow-up PR See Also: ISSUE50_RETROSPECTIVE.md for detailed analysis
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Pull Request Overview
This PR adds comprehensive retrospective documentation analyzing the implementation of Issue #50, which was delivered through 12 pull requests spanning 7 main phases. The document captures lessons learned about GitHub's project management limitations when multiple PRs reference a single issue, and proposes the "Sub-Issue pattern" as a superior workflow for future epic implementations.
Key Changes:
- Documents the actual workflow used for Issue #50 (7 main PRs + 5 supporting PRs)
- Identifies problems with automatic project status tracking when multiple PRs close the same issue
- Proposes and demonstrates how sub-issues would improve tracking, collaboration, and review processes
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Adds 'Working with Epics & Multi-PR Features' section to DEVELOPMENT.md to provide quick access to the Epic & Sub-Issue workflow. Integration Benefits: - Developers discover workflow during onboarding - Quick start guide with practical examples - Links to comprehensive documentation - Benefits breakdown for decision-making This PR includes: - DEVELOPMENT.md: New 'Working with Epics' section with quick start, benefits summary, template locations, and documentation links Related: - Core workflow: SecPal/api #69 - Case study: SecPal/api #70 - Organization templates: SecPal/.github #157 See Also: DEVELOPMENT.md 'Working with Epics' section
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Adds 'Working with Epics & Multi-PR Features' section to DEVELOPMENT.md to provide quick access to the Epic & Sub-Issue workflow. Integration Benefits: - Developers discover workflow during onboarding - Quick start guide with practical examples - Links to comprehensive documentation - Benefits breakdown for decision-making This PR includes: - DEVELOPMENT.md: New 'Working with Epics' section with quick start, benefits summary, template locations, and documentation links Related: - Core workflow: SecPal/api #69 - Case study: SecPal/api #70 - Organization templates: SecPal/.github #157 See Also: DEVELOPMENT.md 'Working with Epics' section
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Overview
Adds detailed case study documenting Issue 50 as a real-world example of multi-PR epic challenges and how the new Epic & Sub-Issue workflow would have improved the process.
Learning Points
This PR Includes
ISSUE50_RETROSPECTIVE.md: Complete timeline of 12 PRs, problems encountered, ideal structure with sub-issues, what went well/wrong, recommendations, and key takeawaysRelated PRs
Testing
See
ISSUE50_RETROSPECTIVE.mdfor detailed analysis of lessons learned.