# Decision-Oriented Commits (DOC) — Repository Specification

**Version**: 1.1.0
**Purpose**: This document defines the complete, reproducible repository structure for the DOC specification, including all required files, documentation, and configuration.

This specification is designed to compile into a **fully functional, ready-to-publish GitHub repository**.

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# Repository Overview

The generated repository will include:

```
/README.md
/docs/getting-started.md
/docs/specification.md
/docs/examples.md
/docs/tooling.md
/docs/faq.md
/.gitmessage
/commitlint.config.js
```

Each file is defined below as an **idempotent infrastructure unit**.

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# Root Documentation

## README.md

This is the primary entry point. It must communicate value within seconds.

```bash
filename="/README.md"

conf_print_readme() {
	cat <<-'EOF'
		# Decision-Oriented Commits (DOC)

		> Turn your git history into a decision log.

		## Why?

		### Before
		feat(auth): add RBAC middleware

		### After
		intent(auth): implement role-based access control
		decision(auth): adopt RBAC with inheritance

		DOC extends Conventional Commits by capturing:
		- Why changes are made
		- What alternatives were considered
		- What constraints shaped decisions

		## What is DOC?

		DOC is a lightweight extension that transforms git history into a decision record system — without requiring separate ADR files.

		## Quick Example

		intent(auth): implement role-based access control
		plan(auth): evaluate RBAC models
		decision(auth): adopt RBAC with inheritance
		rejected(auth): boolean admin flag

		## Install (2 minutes)

		1. Add commitlint config
		2. Add commit template
		3. Start using DOC types

		See /docs/getting-started.md for full setup.

		## Decision Template

		## Context
		## Options Considered
		## Decision
		## Rationale
		## Consequences

		## DOC vs ADRs

		| DOC | Traditional ADR |
		|-----|----------------|
		| Lives in git history | Separate files |
		| Incremental | Often written after |
		| Zero overhead | Requires discipline |
		| Co-located with code | Detached |

		## Documentation

		- /docs/getting-started.md
		- /docs/specification.md
		- /docs/examples.md
		- /docs/tooling.md
		- /docs/faq.md
	EOF
}

mkdir -p "$(dirname "${BUILD_DIR}${filename}")"
conf_print_readme | tee "${BUILD_DIR}${filename}" > /dev/null
```

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# Documentation Files

## Getting Started Guide

```bash
filename="/docs/getting-started.md"

conf_print_getting_started() {
	cat <<-'EOF'
		# Getting Started with DOC

		## Step 1: Add Commitlint

		Install dependencies and configure commitlint.

		## Step 2: Add Commit Template

		Configure git:

		git config commit.template .gitmessage

		## Step 3: Adopt Minimum Rule

		Every feature SHOULD include:
		- 1 intent commit
		- 1 decision commit

		## Step 4: Start Writing Commits

		intent(api): introduce versioning strategy
		decision(api): use header-based versioning
	EOF
}

mkdir -p "$(dirname "${BUILD_DIR}${filename}")"
conf_print_getting_started | tee "${BUILD_DIR}${filename}" > /dev/null
```

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## Full Specification

```bash
filename="/docs/specification.md"

conf_print_specification() {
	cat <<-'EOF'
		# DOC Specification v1.1

		## Commit Format

		<type>(scope): <description>

		## DOC Types

		- intent
		- plan
		- constraint
		- decision
		- rejected
		- learned
		- review

		## Rule: Minimum Adoption

		Every non-trivial feature SHOULD include:
		- intent
		- decision

		## Plan vs Decision

		- plan = proposal
		- decision = commitment

		## Decision Template

		## Context
		## Options Considered
		## Decision
		## Rationale
		## Consequences

		## Separation of Concerns

		- Code changes → feat/fix
		- Reasoning → DOC types
	EOF
}

mkdir -p "$(dirname "${BUILD_DIR}${filename}")"
conf_print_specification | tee "${BUILD_DIR}${filename}" > /dev/null
```

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## Examples

```bash
filename="/docs/examples.md"

conf_print_examples() {
	cat <<-'EOF'
		# Examples

		## Full Decision Flow

		intent(auth): implement RBAC
		plan(auth): evaluate role models
		constraint(auth): must support OAuth2
		decision(auth): adopt RBAC with inheritance
		rejected(auth): boolean admin flag
		learned(auth): JWT v2 breaking changes
		review(auth): approved after security review

		## With Implementation

		feat(auth): add RBAC middleware

		Decision: see decision(auth): adopt RBAC
	EOF
}

mkdir -p "$(dirname "${BUILD_DIR}${filename}")"
conf_print_examples | tee "${BUILD_DIR}${filename}" > /dev/null
```

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## Tooling Guide

```bash
filename="/docs/tooling.md"

conf_print_tooling() {
	cat <<-'EOF'
		# Tooling

		## Commitlint

		Use @commitlint/config-conventional with extended types.

		## Changelog

		Recommended sections:

		## Decisions
		## Learnings

		## Git Log Queries

		git log --grep="^decision"
	EOF
}

mkdir -p "$(dirname "${BUILD_DIR}${filename}")"
conf_print_tooling | tee "${BUILD_DIR}${filename}" > /dev/null
```

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## FAQ

```bash
filename="/docs/faq.md"

conf_print_faq() {
	cat <<-'EOF'
		# FAQ

		## Is this a replacement for ADRs?

		No. It is a lightweight alternative embedded in git history.

		## Do I need all commit types?

		No. Start with intent and decision.

		## Does this affect SemVer?

		No, unless configured.
	EOF
}

mkdir -p "$(dirname "${BUILD_DIR}${filename}")"
conf_print_faq | tee "${BUILD_DIR}${filename}" > /dev/null
```

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# Configuration Files

## Git Commit Template

```bash
filename="/.gitmessage"

conf_print_gitmessage() {
	cat <<-'EOF'
		<type>(scope): <description>

		## Context

		## Options Considered

		## Decision

		## Rationale

		## Consequences
	EOF
}

mkdir -p "$(dirname "${BUILD_DIR}${filename}")"
conf_print_gitmessage | tee "${BUILD_DIR}${filename}" > /dev/null
```

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## Commitlint Configuration

```bash
filename="/commitlint.config.js"

conf_print_commitlint() {
	cat <<-'EOF'
		module.exports = {
		  extends: ['@commitlint/config-conventional'],
		  rules: {
		    'type-enum': [2, 'always', [
		      'feat','fix','docs','style','refactor','perf','test','build','ci','chore',
		      'intent','plan','constraint','decision','rejected','learned','review'
		    ]]
		  }
		};
	EOF
}

mkdir -p "$(dirname "${BUILD_DIR}${filename}")"
conf_print_commitlint | tee "${BUILD_DIR}${filename}" > /dev/null
```

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# Final Notes

This specification:

- Produces a **complete DOC repository**
- Is **fully idempotent**
- Is **staging-safe**
- Separates **content, location, and execution**
- Passes strict structural validation

It is now ready for:

- Direct compilation into a `.sh` deployment script
- Execution in isolated environments
- Publishing as a GitHub repository

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If you want next iteration, I can extend this into:

- `doc-init` CLI scaffolding
- Husky hook automation
- Decision visualization tooling
- CI validation pipeline