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+# Refactor Epic Example: Modernize Authentication System
+
+This example demonstrates a brownfield refactoring epic for modernizing legacy code with safety checkpoints and rollback capability.
+
+---
+
+## Scenario
+
+An existing Express.js application needs to modernize its authentication system:
+- Replace session-based auth with JWT tokens
+- Update password hashing from MD5 to bcrypt
+- Add refresh token support
+- Maintain backwards compatibility during transition
+- Enable rollback at each phase
+
+**Risk Level**: Medium-High (existing users, production data)
+
+**Classification**: Brownfield refactor (existing codebase)
+
+---
+
+## Step 1: Impact Analysis (Wave 0 - Always First for Brownfield)
+
+Before creating the epic, perform impact analysis:
+
+```bash
+# Check for related existing work
+{{TASK_FIND_CMD}} "auth" --status pending
+{{TASK_LIST_CMD}} --type epic | jq '.tasks[] | select(.title | test("auth"; "i"))'
+
+# Verify current project phase
+{{TASK_PHASE_CMD}}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Step 2: Create the Refactor Epic
+
+```bash
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "EPIC: Modernize Authentication System" \
+  --type epic \
+  --size large \
+  --priority high \
+  --phase core \
+  --epic-lifecycle planning \
+  --labels "refactor,auth,security,brownfield,v2.0" \
+  --description "Modernize legacy auth from session-based to JWT. Phases: (1) Impact analysis, (2) New auth module parallel to legacy, (3) Gradual migration with feature flags, (4) Legacy removal. Each phase has rollback checkpoint." \
+  --acceptance "All auth flows use JWT" \
+  --acceptance "Password hashing upgraded to bcrypt" \
+  --acceptance "Refresh tokens implemented" \
+  --acceptance "Rollback tested at each phase" \
+  --acceptance "Zero user disruption" \
+  --notes "Refactor plan approved by security team. Requires coordinated deployment."
+```
+
+**Annotation**: Refactor epics use `--epic-lifecycle planning` initially. Labels include `brownfield` and `refactor` for filtering. Acceptance criteria emphasize safety (rollback, zero disruption).
+
+---
+
+## Step 3: Create Tasks by Phase
+
+### Wave 0: Impact Analysis (Foundation - No Dependencies)
+
+```bash
+# T1: Impact analysis and discovery (Wave 0)
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Analyze current auth system and dependencies" \
+  --type task \
+  --size medium \
+  --priority critical \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase setup \
+  --labels "refactor,analysis,wave-0" \
+  --description "Document current auth implementation. Map all files, functions, and integration points. Identify external dependencies (third-party services, APIs). Create dependency graph." \
+  --acceptance "Auth dependency map documented" \
+  --acceptance "All integration points identified" \
+  --acceptance "External service dependencies listed" \
+  --acceptance "Files to modify cataloged" \
+  --files "docs/refactor/auth-impact-analysis.md"
+
+# T2: Create regression test baseline (Wave 0 - parallel with T1)
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Create regression test baseline for auth" \
+  --type task \
+  --size medium \
+  --priority high \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase setup \
+  --labels "refactor,testing,wave-0,regression" \
+  --description "Write integration tests for ALL current auth behaviors BEFORE any changes. These tests verify no regressions during refactor." \
+  --acceptance "Login flow tested (success and failure)" \
+  --acceptance "Session handling tested" \
+  --acceptance "Password validation tested" \
+  --acceptance "All edge cases covered" \
+  --files "tests/auth/regression-baseline.test.ts"
+```
+
+**Annotation**: Wave 0 for refactors MUST include impact analysis AND regression baseline. Never modify code without tests first.
+
+### Wave 1: New Module Creation (Depends on Wave 0)
+
+```bash
+# T3: Create new JWT auth module (Wave 1 - depends on T1, T2)
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Create new JWT auth module (parallel to legacy)" \
+  --type task \
+  --size large \
+  --priority high \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase core \
+  --depends {{T1_ID}},{{T2_ID}} \
+  --labels "refactor,jwt,implementation,wave-1" \
+  --description "Create NEW auth module using JWT. Do NOT modify legacy code yet. New module runs parallel to existing auth. Feature flag controls which system is used." \
+  --acceptance "JWT generation and validation working" \
+  --acceptance "Refresh token rotation implemented" \
+  --acceptance "Module isolated from legacy code" \
+  --acceptance "Feature flag controls activation" \
+  --files "src/lib/auth-v2/jwt.ts,src/lib/auth-v2/tokens.ts,src/lib/auth-v2/index.ts"
+
+# T4: Implement bcrypt password hashing (Wave 1 - parallel with T3)
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Implement bcrypt password hashing utilities" \
+  --type task \
+  --size small \
+  --priority high \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase core \
+  --depends {{T1_ID}},{{T2_ID}} \
+  --labels "refactor,bcrypt,security,wave-1" \
+  --description "Create bcrypt hashing utilities. Include migration function that can verify both MD5 (legacy) and bcrypt (new) hashes for gradual transition." \
+  --acceptance "Bcrypt hash function works" \
+  --acceptance "Dual-hash verification supports migration" \
+  --acceptance "Timing-safe comparison used" \
+  --files "src/lib/auth-v2/password.ts"
+
+# T5: Create rollback procedure for Wave 1 (Wave 1 - parallel)
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Create Wave 1 rollback procedure" \
+  --type task \
+  --size small \
+  --priority high \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase core \
+  --depends {{T1_ID}} \
+  --labels "refactor,rollback,wave-1" \
+  --description "Document and test rollback: disable feature flag, verify legacy auth still works. Test procedure in staging." \
+  --acceptance "Rollback procedure documented" \
+  --acceptance "Tested in staging environment" \
+  --acceptance "Recovery time under 5 minutes" \
+  --files "docs/refactor/wave-1-rollback.md"
+```
+
+**Annotation**: T3, T4, T5 all depend on Wave 0 completion but are independent of each other (PARALLEL). New code is ADDITIVE - no legacy modifications yet.
+
+### Wave 2: Integration Layer (Depends on T3, T4)
+
+```bash
+# T6: Create auth adapter/facade (Wave 2 - convergence point)
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Create auth adapter for gradual migration" \
+  --type task \
+  --size medium \
+  --priority high \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase core \
+  --depends {{T3_ID}},{{T4_ID}} \
+  --labels "refactor,adapter,wave-2" \
+  --description "Create adapter layer that can route to either legacy or new auth based on feature flag. Handles dual-hash password verification during migration." \
+  --acceptance "Adapter routes correctly by feature flag" \
+  --acceptance "Dual-hash verification works" \
+  --acceptance "Metrics track which system handles requests" \
+  --files "src/lib/auth/adapter.ts"
+
+# T7: Integration tests for new auth (Wave 2 - parallel with T6)
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Write integration tests for new auth module" \
+  --type task \
+  --size medium \
+  --priority high \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase testing \
+  --depends {{T3_ID}},{{T4_ID}},{{T5_ID}} \
+  --labels "refactor,testing,wave-2" \
+  --description "Write comprehensive tests for new JWT auth. Verify behavior matches legacy system. Test rollback procedure." \
+  --acceptance "JWT flow tests pass" \
+  --acceptance "Refresh token tests pass" \
+  --acceptance "Rollback procedure verified" \
+  --files "tests/auth/jwt-auth.test.ts"
+```
+
+### Wave 3: Gradual Migration (Depends on T6, T7)
+
+```bash
+# T8: Enable new auth for new users (Wave 3)
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Enable new auth for new user registrations" \
+  --type task \
+  --size small \
+  --priority medium \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase core \
+  --depends {{T6_ID}},{{T7_ID}} \
+  --labels "refactor,migration,wave-3" \
+  --description "Configure feature flag so new user registrations use JWT + bcrypt. Existing users remain on legacy until they log in and get upgraded." \
+  --acceptance "New users get JWT auth" \
+  --acceptance "New passwords use bcrypt" \
+  --acceptance "Metrics show migration progress" \
+  --notes "First production exposure - monitor closely"
+
+# T9: Implement automatic user upgrade on login (Wave 3 - parallel)
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Auto-upgrade users to new auth on login" \
+  --type task \
+  --size medium \
+  --priority medium \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase core \
+  --depends {{T6_ID}},{{T7_ID}} \
+  --labels "refactor,migration,wave-3" \
+  --description "When existing user logs in with valid MD5 password, transparently re-hash with bcrypt and migrate to JWT. User notices no change." \
+  --acceptance "Login triggers automatic migration" \
+  --acceptance "Password upgraded to bcrypt silently" \
+  --acceptance "User receives JWT on next login" \
+  --files "src/lib/auth/migration.ts"
+```
+
+### Wave 4: Cleanup (Final - Depends on T8, T9)
+
+```bash
+# T10: Monitor and validate migration completeness (Wave 4)
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Validate migration completeness" \
+  --type task \
+  --size small \
+  --priority medium \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase testing \
+  --depends {{T8_ID}},{{T9_ID}} \
+  --labels "refactor,validation,wave-4" \
+  --description "Monitor migration metrics. Validate percentage of users migrated. Identify any stuck users. Plan forced migration for stragglers." \
+  --acceptance "Migration dashboard shows >95%% users migrated" \
+  --acceptance "Straggler users identified" \
+  --acceptance "Forced migration plan for remaining users" \
+  --notes "Shell escaping: Use \\$VARIABLE to prevent interpolation in notes"
+
+# T11: Remove legacy auth code (Wave 4 - final cleanup)
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Remove legacy auth code and feature flags" \
+  --type task \
+  --size medium \
+  --priority low \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase polish \
+  --depends {{T10_ID}} \
+  --labels "refactor,cleanup,wave-4,tech-debt" \
+  --description "After validation, remove legacy auth code, MD5 functions, session-based auth, and feature flags. Update documentation." \
+  --acceptance "Legacy code removed" \
+  --acceptance "Feature flags removed" \
+  --acceptance "Documentation updated" \
+  --acceptance "cleanupDone verification gate set" \
+  --files "src/lib/auth/legacy/**"
+
+# T12: Final regression testing (Wave 4 - depends on T11)
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Final regression test suite" \
+  --type task \
+  --size small \
+  --priority high \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase testing \
+  --depends {{T11_ID}} \
+  --labels "refactor,testing,wave-4,regression" \
+  --description "Run full regression test suite from T2 against new auth system. All tests must pass. Verify no behavioral changes." \
+  --acceptance "All baseline regression tests pass" \
+  --acceptance "No behavioral regressions" \
+  --acceptance "Performance benchmarks met"
+```
+
+---
+
+## Step 4: Start Session
+
+```bash
+{{TASK_SESSION_START_CMD}} \
+  --scope epic:{{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --name "Auth Modernization - Refactor" \
+  --agent ct-epic-architect \
+  --auto-start
+```
+
+---
+
+## Dependency Graph
+
+```
+Wave 0:
+T1 (Impact Analysis)
+T2 (Regression Baseline)
+│
+├──────────────────┐
+▼                  ▼
+Wave 1:
+T3 (JWT Module)    T4 (Bcrypt)    T5 (Rollback Doc)
+│                  │              │
+└──────┬───────────┘              │
+       ▼                          │
+Wave 2:                           │
+T6 (Adapter) ◄────────────────────┘
+T7 (Integration Tests)
+│
+└──────┬───────────┐
+       ▼           ▼
+Wave 3:
+T8 (New User Enable)  T9 (Auto-Upgrade)
+│                     │
+└──────────┬──────────┘
+           ▼
+Wave 4:
+T10 (Validation)
+▼
+T11 (Legacy Removal)
+▼
+T12 (Final Regression)
+```
+
+---
+
+## Wave Analysis
+
+| Wave | Tasks | Parallel? | Rollback Point |
+|------|-------|-----------|----------------|
+| 0 | T1, T2 | Yes | N/A (no changes) |
+| 1 | T3, T4, T5 | Yes | Disable feature flag |
+| 2 | T6, T7 | Yes | Disable feature flag |
+| 3 | T8, T9 | Yes | Rollback to Wave 2 |
+| 4 | T10, T11, T12 | No | Complex (point of no return after T11) |
+
+---
+
+## Critical Path
+
+T1/T2 → T3 → T6 → T8 → T10 → T11 → T12
+
+---
+
+## Refactor-Specific Safety Patterns
+
+### 1. Strangler Fig Pattern
+New code runs PARALLEL to legacy (T3, T4). Gradually shift traffic (T8, T9). Remove legacy last (T11).
+
+### 2. Feature Flag Gates
+Every wave has feature flag control:
+- Wave 1: `auth_v2_module_enabled`
+- Wave 3: `auth_v2_new_users_enabled`
+- Wave 3: `auth_v2_auto_upgrade_enabled`
+
+### 3. Regression Baseline First
+ALWAYS create regression tests (T2) BEFORE any code changes. These are your safety net.
+
+### 4. Rollback Checkpoints
+Document rollback at each phase (T5). Test in staging before production.
+
+### 5. Incremental Migration
+Never big-bang cutover. Migrate users gradually (new users first, then auto-upgrade).
+
+---
+
+## Shell Escaping Reminder
+
+When adding notes with special characters, escape `$` to prevent shell interpolation:
+
+```bash
+# CORRECT - escaped dollar sign
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Task" --notes "Cost: \$500 per user"
+
+# WRONG - $500 interpreted as variable
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Task" --notes "Cost: $500 per user"
+```
+
+---
+
+## Brownfield Checklist
+
+Before starting any refactor epic:
+
+- [ ] Impact analysis completed (T1)
+- [ ] All integration points documented
+- [ ] Regression baseline tests written (T2)
+- [ ] Rollback procedure documented and tested
+- [ ] Feature flags designed for gradual rollout
+- [ ] Monitoring/metrics in place for migration tracking
+- [ ] Legacy code preserved until validation complete
+- [ ] No big-bang cutover - always gradual migration
+
+---
+
+## Verification Gates for Refactor
+
+After completing refactor tasks, set verification gates:
+
+```bash
+# After implementation complete
+{{TASK_VERIFY_CMD}} {{TASK_ID}} --gate testsPassed
+
+# After QA review
+{{TASK_VERIFY_CMD}} {{TASK_ID}} --gate qaPassed
+
+# After cleanup/tech debt addressed (important for refactors)
+{{TASK_VERIFY_CMD}} {{TASK_ID}} --gate cleanupDone
+
+# After documentation updated
+{{TASK_VERIFY_CMD}} {{TASK_ID}} --gate documented
+```
+
+---
+
+## Key Design Decisions
+
+1. **Impact Analysis First**: T1 maps dependencies before any changes
+2. **Regression Baseline**: T2 creates safety net tests before modifications
+3. **Parallel Implementation**: T3/T4 create new code alongside legacy (strangler fig)
+4. **Adapter Pattern**: T6 enables gradual traffic shift via feature flags
+5. **Gradual Migration**: T8/T9 migrate users incrementally, not all at once
+6. **Cleanup Last**: T11 removes legacy only after validation (T10) confirms success

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+# Research Epic Examples
+
+This document shows three research epic patterns: Exploratory, Decision, and Codebase Analysis.
+
+---
+
+## Pattern 1: Exploratory Research
+
+### Scenario
+
+Team wants to understand options for real-time collaboration features.
+
+```bash
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Research: Real-Time Collaboration Options" \
+  --type epic \
+  --size medium \
+  --priority medium \
+  --phase core \
+  --labels "research,exploratory,realtime,collaboration" \
+  --description "Research questions: (1) What real-time tech options exist? (2) What are trade-offs? (3) What's feasible for our stack? Success criteria: Documented options with recommendations." \
+  --acceptance "3+ options documented" \
+  --acceptance "Trade-offs analyzed" \
+  --acceptance "Recommendation provided"
+```
+
+### Tasks
+
+```bash
+# T1: Define research scope (Wave 0)
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Define collaboration research scope" \
+  --type task \
+  --size small \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase core \
+  --labels "research,scope" \
+  --description "Define specific research questions, constraints, and success criteria for real-time collaboration research."
+
+# T2-T4: Parallel investigation (Wave 1)
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Research WebSocket solutions" \
+  --type task \
+  --size medium \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase core \
+  --depends {{T1_ID}} \
+  --labels "research,websocket"
+
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Research CRDT libraries" \
+  --type task \
+  --size medium \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase core \
+  --depends {{T1_ID}} \
+  --labels "research,crdt"
+
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Research operational transform" \
+  --type task \
+  --size medium \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase core \
+  --depends {{T1_ID}} \
+  --labels "research,ot"
+
+# T5: Synthesis (Final Wave)
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Synthesize collaboration research findings" \
+  --type task \
+  --size medium \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase core \
+  --depends {{T2_ID}},{{T3_ID}},{{T4_ID}} \
+  --labels "research,synthesis" \
+  --description "Aggregate findings from all investigation tasks, create comparison matrix, provide recommendation."
+```
+
+**Wave Structure**: Scope → Parallel Investigation → Synthesis
+
+---
+
+## Pattern 2: Decision Research
+
+### Scenario
+
+Team needs to choose between Drizzle ORM and Prisma for database layer.
+
+```bash
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Research: Drizzle vs Prisma ORM Selection" \
+  --type epic \
+  --size small \
+  --priority high \
+  --phase setup \
+  --labels "research,decision,orm,database" \
+  --description "Decision research: Compare Drizzle and Prisma for our SvelteKit stack. Criteria: type safety, performance, DX, migration story. Output: Decision matrix with recommendation." \
+  --acceptance "Both ORMs evaluated against criteria" \
+  --acceptance "Decision matrix completed" \
+  --acceptance "Clear recommendation with rationale"
+```
+
+### Tasks
+
+```bash
+# T1: Define criteria (Wave 0)
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Define ORM evaluation criteria" \
+  --type task \
+  --size small \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase setup \
+  --labels "research,criteria" \
+  --description "Define weighted evaluation criteria: type safety (30%), performance (25%), DX (25%), migrations (20%)"
+
+# T2-T3: Parallel evaluation (Wave 1)
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Evaluate Drizzle ORM" \
+  --type task \
+  --size medium \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase setup \
+  --depends {{T1_ID}} \
+  --labels "research,drizzle" \
+  --description "Evaluate Drizzle against criteria. Build small PoC if needed."
+
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Evaluate Prisma ORM" \
+  --type task \
+  --size medium \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase setup \
+  --depends {{T1_ID}} \
+  --labels "research,prisma" \
+  --description "Evaluate Prisma against criteria. Build small PoC if needed."
+
+# T4: Decision matrix (Wave 2)
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Create ORM decision matrix" \
+  --type task \
+  --size small \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase setup \
+  --depends {{T2_ID}},{{T3_ID}} \
+  --labels "research,decision" \
+  --description "Create weighted decision matrix, calculate scores, provide final recommendation."
+```
+
+**Wave Structure**: Criteria → Parallel Evaluation → Decision Matrix
+
+---
+
+## Pattern 3: Codebase Analysis
+
+### Scenario
+
+New team member needs to understand existing authentication architecture before making changes.
+
+```bash
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Research: Auth System Architecture Analysis" \
+  --type epic \
+  --size medium \
+  --priority medium \
+  --phase setup \
+  --labels "research,codebase-analysis,auth,architecture" \
+  --description "Analyze existing auth system architecture: components, data flows, dependencies, pain points. Output: Architecture documentation with improvement recommendations." \
+  --acceptance "Architecture diagram created" \
+  --acceptance "Data flows documented" \
+  --acceptance "Pain points identified" \
+  --acceptance "Improvement recommendations provided"
+```
+
+### Tasks
+
+```bash
+# T1: Architecture mapping (Wave 0)
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Map auth system architecture" \
+  --type task \
+  --size medium \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase setup \
+  --labels "research,architecture" \
+  --description "Identify all auth-related files, create high-level architecture diagram."
+
+# T2-T4: Parallel analysis (Wave 1)
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Analyze auth dependencies" \
+  --type task \
+  --size small \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase setup \
+  --depends {{T1_ID}} \
+  --labels "research,dependencies" \
+  --description "Map internal and external dependencies of auth system."
+
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Trace auth data flows" \
+  --type task \
+  --size medium \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase setup \
+  --depends {{T1_ID}} \
+  --labels "research,dataflow" \
+  --description "Document data flows: login, token refresh, logout, session validation."
+
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Identify auth pain points" \
+  --type task \
+  --size small \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase setup \
+  --depends {{T1_ID}} \
+  --labels "research,pain-points" \
+  --description "Review code for tech debt, complexity, and maintenance issues."
+
+# T5: Recommendations (Final Wave)
+{{TASK_ADD_CMD}} "Create auth improvement recommendations" \
+  --type task \
+  --size medium \
+  --parent {{EPIC_ID}} \
+  --phase setup \
+  --depends {{T2_ID}},{{T3_ID}},{{T4_ID}} \
+  --labels "research,recommendations" \
+  --description "Synthesize analysis into actionable improvement recommendations prioritized by impact."
+```
+
+**Wave Structure**: Architecture → Parallel Deep Dives → Recommendations
+
+---
+
+## Research Task Atomicity
+
+Each research task SHOULD address exactly ONE research question:
+
+| Good | Bad |
+|------|-----|
+| "What WebSocket libraries exist for Node?" | "Research real-time options" |
+| "Compare Drizzle query performance" | "Evaluate ORMs" |
+| "Map auth token data flow" | "Understand auth system" |