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-# Mode Selection Best Practices
-
-**Quick Reference Guide**
-**Version**: 1.0.0
-**Last Updated**: 2025-10-31
-
----
-
-## Quick Mode Selector
-
-### By Story Complexity
-
-| Complexity | Estimated Hours | Mode | Rationale |
-|-----------|----------------|------|-----------|
-| **Trivial** | < 2h | YOLO | Fast, straightforward |
-| **Simple** | 2-4h | YOLO or Interactive | Depends on familiarity |
-| **Moderate** | 4-8h | Interactive | Balance needed |
-| **Complex** | 8-16h | Interactive or Pre-Flight | Needs careful decisions |
-| **Very Complex** | > 16h | Pre-Flight | Requires planning |
-
-### By Story Type
-
-```
-Documentation     → YOLO
-Bug Fix (Simple)  → YOLO
-Bug Fix (Complex) → Interactive
-Feature (Small)   → YOLO or Interactive
-Feature (Large)   → Pre-Flight
-Refactoring       → Interactive
-Infrastructure    → Pre-Flight
-Architecture      → Pre-Flight
-Experiment        → YOLO
-```
-
-### By Risk Level
-
-```
-Low Risk    → YOLO
-Medium Risk → Interactive
-High Risk   → Pre-Flight
-Critical    → Pre-Flight + Team Review
-```
-
----
-
-## Mode Characteristics
-
-### YOLO Mode 🚀
-
-**Characteristics**:
-- Autonomous decision-making
-- Decision logging
-- 0-1 user prompts
-- Fastest execution
-
-**Best For**:
-- Stories with clear requirements
-- Experienced developers
-- Time-sensitive work
-- Batch processing multiple stories
-- Non-critical systems
-
-**Not Recommended For**:
-- Ambiguous requirements
-- Critical architectural decisions
-- Learning new framework areas
-- Team collaboration needed
-
-**Time Savings**: ~30-50% faster than Interactive
-
----
-
-### Interactive Mode 💬
-
-**Characteristics**:
-- Decision checkpoints
-- Educational explanations
-- 5-10 user prompts
-- Balanced speed/control
-
-**Best For**:
-- Most stories (default for a reason)
-- Learning framework patterns
-- Collaborative development
-- Moderate complexity
-
-**Not Recommended For**:
-- When maximum speed is critical
-- Very ambiguous stories
-- No time for interaction
-
-**Time Investment**: Baseline (this is the standard)
-
----
-
-### Pre-Flight Planning Mode ✈️
-
-**Characteristics**:
-- Upfront questionnaire
-- Comprehensive planning
-- Zero execution interruptions
-- All decisions documented
-
-**Best For**:
-- Ambiguous requirements
-- Multiple architectural decisions
-- Team consensus needed
-- Critical systems
-- Setting precedents
-
-**Not Recommended For**:
-- Simple, clear stories
-- When speed is priority
-- Solo development of straightforward work
-
-**Time Investment**: +20-40% upfront, -15-25% execution (net: ~even to slight increase)
-
----
-
-## Decision Matrix
-
-### Use YOLO When...
-
-✅ ALL of these are true:
-- Requirements are crystal clear
-- You've done similar work before
-- Story is low/medium risk
-- You're comfortable with autonomous decisions
-
-❌ ANY of these are true:
-- Requirements are ambiguous
-- It's your first time in this area
-- Story is high risk
-- Team input is needed
-
-### Use Interactive When...
-
-✅ AT LEAST ONE is true:
-- You want to learn
-- Requirements are mostly clear
-- Moderate complexity
-- You want control over key decisions
-
-✅ **Use as default** when unsure
-
-### Use Pre-Flight When...
-
-✅ AT LEAST ONE is true:
-- Multiple architectural decisions
-- Requirements have gaps
-- Team consensus required
-- Critical system changes
-
----
-
-## Anti-Patterns
-
-### ❌ Don't Do This
-
-**Using YOLO for critical systems**
-```
-❌ *develop-yolo 4.1  # Authentication system rewrite
-```
-**Why**: Critical decisions need human oversight
-
-**Using Pre-Flight for simple bug fixes**
-```
-❌ *develop-preflight 3.99  # Fix typo in documentation
-```
-**Why**: Overkill - wastes time on trivial work
-
-**Ignoring decision logs in YOLO mode**
-```
-❌ Run YOLO mode and never review .ai/decision-log-*.md
-```
-**Why**: Miss opportunity to verify autonomous choices
-
-**Rushing through Interactive checkpoints**
-```
-❌ User: [1] [1] [1] [1]  # Just picking first option every time
-```
-**Why**: Defeats the purpose of decision checkpoints
-
----
-
-## Best Practices by Role
-
-### Junior Developers
-
-**Primary Mode**: Interactive
-**Reasoning**: Educational value, learn patterns
-
-**Mode Usage**:
-- Interactive: 80%
-- Pre-Flight: 15% (when stuck)
-- YOLO: 5% (documentation, trivial fixes)
-
-**Tips**:
-- Ask "why" during explanations
-- Don't skip decision checkpoint explanations
-- Use Pre-Flight when overwhelmed
-
-### Mid-Level Developers
-
-**Primary Mode**: Interactive
-**Secondary Mode**: YOLO for simple work
-
-**Mode Usage**:
-- Interactive: 60%
-- YOLO: 30%
-- Pre-Flight: 10% (complex stories)
-
-**Tips**:
-- Use YOLO for familiar patterns
-- Use Interactive for new areas
-- Use Pre-Flight for architectural work
-
-### Senior Developers
-
-**Primary Mode**: YOLO
-**Secondary Mode**: Interactive for collaboration
-
-**Mode Usage**:
-- YOLO: 60%
-- Interactive: 25%
-- Pre-Flight: 15% (critical decisions)
-
-**Tips**:
-- Review decision logs after YOLO
-- Use Interactive when mentoring
-- Use Pre-Flight for cross-team alignment
-
-### Architects
-
-**Primary Mode**: Pre-Flight
-**Secondary Mode**: Interactive
-
-**Mode Usage**:
-- Pre-Flight: 50% (architectural stories)
-- Interactive: 40%
-- YOLO: 10% (simple changes)
-
-**Tips**:
-- Share Pre-Flight questionnaires with team
-- Document architectural decisions
-- Use YOLO for documentation updates only
-
----
-
-## Time-Based Guidelines
-
-### When You Have...
-
-**< 30 minutes**:
-- Use YOLO for trivial fixes only
-- Don't start complex stories
-
-**30 minutes - 2 hours**:
-- YOLO for simple, clear stories
-- Interactive for moderate stories (might not finish)
-
-**2-4 hours** (half day):
-- YOLO for multiple simple stories
-- Interactive for 1-2 moderate stories
-- Pre-Flight analysis (don't execute yet)
-
-**4-8 hours** (full day):
-- Any mode for any single story
-- YOLO batch processing
-- Interactive for learning focus
-- Pre-Flight with execution for complex
-
-**Multiple days**:
-- Pre-Flight for complex stories
-- Interactive for collaborative work
-- YOLO + review sessions
-
----
-
-## Quality vs. Speed Trade-offs
-
-### Maximum Quality (Minimize Risk)
-
-```
-Pre-Flight → Thorough Planning → Team Review → Careful Execution
-```
-
-**Use for**: Production systems, critical features, architectural changes
-
-### Balanced Quality/Speed
-
-```
-Interactive → Thoughtful Decisions → Individual Review → Complete Execution
-```
-
-**Use for**: Most development work
-
-### Maximum Speed (Accept Calculated Risk)
-
-```
-YOLO → Auto Decisions → Post-Review → Fast Execution
-```
-
-**Use for**: Non-critical work, documentation, experiments
-
----
-
-## Team Collaboration
-
-### Solo Development
-
-**Recommended**: Match mode to story complexity
-- Simple → YOLO
-- Moderate → Interactive
-- Complex → Pre-Flight (self-review)
-
-### Pair Programming
-
-**Recommended**: Interactive mode
-- Checkpoints facilitate discussion
-- Educational for both developers
-- Decisions documented
-
-### Team Features
-
-**Recommended**: Pre-Flight mode
-- Share questionnaire with team first
-- Get consensus before execution
-- Document decisions for future reference
-
-### Critical Systems
-
-**Recommended**: Pre-Flight + Architecture Review
-1. Pre-Flight questionnaire
-2. Team review of plan
-3. Architecture approval
-4. Execute with zero ambiguity
-
----
-
-## Metrics to Track
-
-### After YOLO Mode
-
-- Review decision log quality
-- Count decisions you agree/disagree with
-- Note any decisions you'd change
-- Track: Would you have made same choices?
-
-**Goal**: > 90% agreement with autonomous decisions
-
-### After Interactive Mode
-
-- Time spent at decision checkpoints
-- Number of options considered
-- Learning takeaways documented
-
-**Goal**: Learn 1-2 new patterns per story
-
-### After Pre-Flight Mode
-
-- Plan accuracy (did execution match plan?)
-- Number of mid-execution surprises
-- Team consensus quality
-
-**Goal**: < 5% deviation from plan during execution
-
----
-
-## Continuous Improvement
-
-### Weekly Reflection
-
-Ask yourself:
-1. Which mode did I use most? Was it appropriate?
-2. What decisions would I have made differently?
-3. Where did I waste time? Where did I save time?
-4. What patterns am I learning?
-
-### Monthly Review
-
-Review your decision logs:
-1. Are YOLO decisions getting better?
-2. Are Interactive checkpoints still valuable?
-3. Is Pre-Flight planning accurate?
-
-### Team Retro
-
-Discuss as team:
-1. Are we using modes effectively?
-2. What mode preferences do team members have?
-3. Should we standardize certain story types?
-
----
-
-## Common Questions
-
-### Q: Can I switch modes mid-story?
-
-**A**: No. Mode is selected at story start. If you cancel, you can resume with a different mode, but this is not recommended (leads to inconsistent execution).
-
-### Q: What if I pick the wrong mode?
-
-**A**: Cancel and restart with the correct mode. Story progress is saved.
-
-### Q: Can I create custom modes?
-
-**A**: Not yet. These 3 modes cover most use cases. Share feedback if you have ideas for additional modes.
-
-### Q: Should our team standardize on one mode?
-
-**A**: No. Use the right mode for each story. Team consistency should be in decision quality, not mode selection.
-
-### Q: What if Pre-Flight questionnaire has too many questions?
-
-**A**: This means story requirements are very ambiguous. Consider:
-1. Refining the story with PO before development
-2. Breaking story into smaller pieces
-3. Proceeding with Pre-Flight (it's doing its job)
-
----
-
-## Mode Selection Flowchart
-
-```
-                        START
-                          |
-                   Is story clear?
-                     /        \
-                   YES         NO
-                   /             \
-            Are you expert?    Pre-Flight ✈️
-              /      \
-            YES      NO
-            /          \
-        YOLO 🚀    Interactive 💬
-
-
-Alternative (Simple):
-
-Clear + Expert     → YOLO 🚀
-Clear + Learning   → Interactive 💬
-Ambiguous + Any    → Pre-Flight ✈️
-When in doubt      → Interactive 💬 (default)
-```
-
----
-
-## Summary
-
-| Scenario | Mode | Why |
-|----------|------|-----|
-| Trivial bug fix | YOLO | Fast, clear |
-| Documentation | YOLO | Low risk, clear |
-| Learning new area | Interactive | Educational |
-| Moderate feature | Interactive | Balanced |
-| Ambiguous story | Pre-Flight | Need clarity |
-| Architectural decision | Pre-Flight | Critical |
-| Team collaboration | Interactive or Pre-Flight | Discussion needed |
-| Time-sensitive | YOLO | Speed priority |
-| **When unsure** | **Interactive** 💬 | **Safe default** |
-
----
-
-**Key Takeaway**: There is no "best" mode - only the right mode for your current context.
-
----
-
-**Version**: 1.0.0
-**Story**: 3.13 - Developer Experience Enhancement
-**Last Updated**: 2025-10-31
+# Mode Selection Best Practices
+
+**Quick Reference Guide**
+**Version**: 1.0.0
+**Last Updated**: 2025-10-31
+
+---
+
+## Quick Mode Selector
+
+### By Story Complexity
+
+| Complexity | Estimated Hours | Mode | Rationale |
+|-----------|----------------|------|-----------|
+| **Trivial** | < 2h | YOLO | Fast, straightforward |
+| **Simple** | 2-4h | YOLO or Interactive | Depends on familiarity |
+| **Moderate** | 4-8h | Interactive | Balance needed |
+| **Complex** | 8-16h | Interactive or Pre-Flight | Needs careful decisions |
+| **Very Complex** | > 16h | Pre-Flight | Requires planning |
+
+### By Story Type
+
+```
+Documentation     → YOLO
+Bug Fix (Simple)  → YOLO
+Bug Fix (Complex) → Interactive
+Feature (Small)   → YOLO or Interactive
+Feature (Large)   → Pre-Flight
+Refactoring       → Interactive
+Infrastructure    → Pre-Flight
+Architecture      → Pre-Flight
+Experiment        → YOLO
+```
+
+### By Risk Level
+
+```
+Low Risk    → YOLO
+Medium Risk → Interactive
+High Risk   → Pre-Flight
+Critical    → Pre-Flight + Team Review
+```
+
+---
+
+## Mode Characteristics
+
+### YOLO Mode 🚀
+
+**Characteristics**:
+- Autonomous decision-making
+- Decision logging
+- 0-1 user prompts
+- Fastest execution
+
+**Best For**:
+- Stories with clear requirements
+- Experienced developers
+- Time-sensitive work
+- Batch processing multiple stories
+- Non-critical systems
+
+**Not Recommended For**:
+- Ambiguous requirements
+- Critical architectural decisions
+- Learning new framework areas
+- Team collaboration needed
+
+**Time Savings**: ~30-50% faster than Interactive
+
+---
+
+### Interactive Mode 💬
+
+**Characteristics**:
+- Decision checkpoints
+- Educational explanations
+- 5-10 user prompts
+- Balanced speed/control
+
+**Best For**:
+- Most stories (default for a reason)
+- Learning framework patterns
+- Collaborative development
+- Moderate complexity
+
+**Not Recommended For**:
+- When maximum speed is critical
+- Very ambiguous stories
+- No time for interaction
+
+**Time Investment**: Baseline (this is the standard)
+
+---
+
+### Pre-Flight Planning Mode ✈️
+
+**Characteristics**:
+- Upfront questionnaire
+- Comprehensive planning
+- Zero execution interruptions
+- All decisions documented
+
+**Best For**:
+- Ambiguous requirements
+- Multiple architectural decisions
+- Team consensus needed
+- Critical systems
+- Setting precedents
+
+**Not Recommended For**:
+- Simple, clear stories
+- When speed is priority
+- Solo development of straightforward work
+
+**Time Investment**: +20-40% upfront, -15-25% execution (net: ~even to slight increase)
+
+---
+
+## Decision Matrix
+
+### Use YOLO When...
+
+✅ ALL of these are true:
+- Requirements are crystal clear
+- You've done similar work before
+- Story is low/medium risk
+- You're comfortable with autonomous decisions
+
+❌ ANY of these are true:
+- Requirements are ambiguous
+- It's your first time in this area
+- Story is high risk
+- Team input is needed
+
+### Use Interactive When...
+
+✅ AT LEAST ONE is true:
+- You want to learn
+- Requirements are mostly clear
+- Moderate complexity
+- You want control over key decisions
+
+✅ **Use as default** when unsure
+
+### Use Pre-Flight When...
+
+✅ AT LEAST ONE is true:
+- Multiple architectural decisions
+- Requirements have gaps
+- Team consensus required
+- Critical system changes
+
+---
+
+## Anti-Patterns
+
+### ❌ Don't Do This
+
+**Using YOLO for critical systems**
+```
+❌ *develop-yolo 4.1  # Authentication system rewrite
+```
+**Why**: Critical decisions need human oversight
+
+**Using Pre-Flight for simple bug fixes**
+```
+❌ *develop-preflight 3.99  # Fix typo in documentation
+```
+**Why**: Overkill - wastes time on trivial work
+
+**Ignoring decision logs in YOLO mode**
+```
+❌ Run YOLO mode and never review .ai/decision-log-*.md
+```
+**Why**: Miss opportunity to verify autonomous choices
+
+**Rushing through Interactive checkpoints**
+```
+❌ User: [1] [1] [1] [1]  # Just picking first option every time
+```
+**Why**: Defeats the purpose of decision checkpoints
+
+---
+
+## Best Practices by Role
+
+### Junior Developers
+
+**Primary Mode**: Interactive
+**Reasoning**: Educational value, learn patterns
+
+**Mode Usage**:
+- Interactive: 80%
+- Pre-Flight: 15% (when stuck)
+- YOLO: 5% (documentation, trivial fixes)
+
+**Tips**:
+- Ask "why" during explanations
+- Don't skip decision checkpoint explanations
+- Use Pre-Flight when overwhelmed
+
+### Mid-Level Developers
+
+**Primary Mode**: Interactive
+**Secondary Mode**: YOLO for simple work
+
+**Mode Usage**:
+- Interactive: 60%
+- YOLO: 30%
+- Pre-Flight: 10% (complex stories)
+
+**Tips**:
+- Use YOLO for familiar patterns
+- Use Interactive for new areas
+- Use Pre-Flight for architectural work
+
+### Senior Developers
+
+**Primary Mode**: YOLO
+**Secondary Mode**: Interactive for collaboration
+
+**Mode Usage**:
+- YOLO: 60%
+- Interactive: 25%
+- Pre-Flight: 15% (critical decisions)
+
+**Tips**:
+- Review decision logs after YOLO
+- Use Interactive when mentoring
+- Use Pre-Flight for cross-team alignment
+
+### Architects
+
+**Primary Mode**: Pre-Flight
+**Secondary Mode**: Interactive
+
+**Mode Usage**:
+- Pre-Flight: 50% (architectural stories)
+- Interactive: 40%
+- YOLO: 10% (simple changes)
+
+**Tips**:
+- Share Pre-Flight questionnaires with team
+- Document architectural decisions
+- Use YOLO for documentation updates only
+
+---
+
+## Time-Based Guidelines
+
+### When You Have...
+
+**< 30 minutes**:
+- Use YOLO for trivial fixes only
+- Don't start complex stories
+
+**30 minutes - 2 hours**:
+- YOLO for simple, clear stories
+- Interactive for moderate stories (might not finish)
+
+**2-4 hours** (half day):
+- YOLO for multiple simple stories
+- Interactive for 1-2 moderate stories
+- Pre-Flight analysis (don't execute yet)
+
+**4-8 hours** (full day):
+- Any mode for any single story
+- YOLO batch processing
+- Interactive for learning focus
+- Pre-Flight with execution for complex
+
+**Multiple days**:
+- Pre-Flight for complex stories
+- Interactive for collaborative work
+- YOLO + review sessions
+
+---
+
+## Quality vs. Speed Trade-offs
+
+### Maximum Quality (Minimize Risk)
+
+```
+Pre-Flight → Thorough Planning → Team Review → Careful Execution
+```
+
+**Use for**: Production systems, critical features, architectural changes
+
+### Balanced Quality/Speed
+
+```
+Interactive → Thoughtful Decisions → Individual Review → Complete Execution
+```
+
+**Use for**: Most development work
+
+### Maximum Speed (Accept Calculated Risk)
+
+```
+YOLO → Auto Decisions → Post-Review → Fast Execution
+```
+
+**Use for**: Non-critical work, documentation, experiments
+
+---
+
+## Team Collaboration
+
+### Solo Development
+
+**Recommended**: Match mode to story complexity
+- Simple → YOLO
+- Moderate → Interactive
+- Complex → Pre-Flight (self-review)
+
+### Pair Programming
+
+**Recommended**: Interactive mode
+- Checkpoints facilitate discussion
+- Educational for both developers
+- Decisions documented
+
+### Team Features
+
+**Recommended**: Pre-Flight mode
+- Share questionnaire with team first
+- Get consensus before execution
+- Document decisions for future reference
+
+### Critical Systems
+
+**Recommended**: Pre-Flight + Architecture Review
+1. Pre-Flight questionnaire
+2. Team review of plan
+3. Architecture approval
+4. Execute with zero ambiguity
+
+---
+
+## Metrics to Track
+
+### After YOLO Mode
+
+- Review decision log quality
+- Count decisions you agree/disagree with
+- Note any decisions you'd change
+- Track: Would you have made same choices?
+
+**Goal**: > 90% agreement with autonomous decisions
+
+### After Interactive Mode
+
+- Time spent at decision checkpoints
+- Number of options considered
+- Learning takeaways documented
+
+**Goal**: Learn 1-2 new patterns per story
+
+### After Pre-Flight Mode
+
+- Plan accuracy (did execution match plan?)
+- Number of mid-execution surprises
+- Team consensus quality
+
+**Goal**: < 5% deviation from plan during execution
+
+---
+
+## Continuous Improvement
+
+### Weekly Reflection
+
+Ask yourself:
+1. Which mode did I use most? Was it appropriate?
+2. What decisions would I have made differently?
+3. Where did I waste time? Where did I save time?
+4. What patterns am I learning?
+
+### Monthly Review
+
+Review your decision logs:
+1. Are YOLO decisions getting better?
+2. Are Interactive checkpoints still valuable?
+3. Is Pre-Flight planning accurate?
+
+### Team Retro
+
+Discuss as team:
+1. Are we using modes effectively?
+2. What mode preferences do team members have?
+3. Should we standardize certain story types?
+
+---
+
+## Common Questions
+
+### Q: Can I switch modes mid-story?
+
+**A**: No. Mode is selected at story start. If you cancel, you can resume with a different mode, but this is not recommended (leads to inconsistent execution).
+
+### Q: What if I pick the wrong mode?
+
+**A**: Cancel and restart with the correct mode. Story progress is saved.
+
+### Q: Can I create custom modes?
+
+**A**: Not yet. These 3 modes cover most use cases. Share feedback if you have ideas for additional modes.
+
+### Q: Should our team standardize on one mode?
+
+**A**: No. Use the right mode for each story. Team consistency should be in decision quality, not mode selection.
+
+### Q: What if Pre-Flight questionnaire has too many questions?
+
+**A**: This means story requirements are very ambiguous. Consider:
+1. Refining the story with PO before development
+2. Breaking story into smaller pieces
+3. Proceeding with Pre-Flight (it's doing its job)
+
+---
+
+## Mode Selection Flowchart
+
+```
+                        START
+                          |
+                   Is story clear?
+                     /        \
+                   YES         NO
+                   /             \
+            Are you expert?    Pre-Flight ✈️
+              /      \
+            YES      NO
+            /          \
+        YOLO 🚀    Interactive 💬
+
+
+Alternative (Simple):
+
+Clear + Expert     → YOLO 🚀
+Clear + Learning   → Interactive 💬
+Ambiguous + Any    → Pre-Flight ✈️
+When in doubt      → Interactive 💬 (default)
+```
+
+---
+
+## Summary
+
+| Scenario | Mode | Why |
+|----------|------|-----|
+| Trivial bug fix | YOLO | Fast, clear |
+| Documentation | YOLO | Low risk, clear |
+| Learning new area | Interactive | Educational |
+| Moderate feature | Interactive | Balanced |
+| Ambiguous story | Pre-Flight | Need clarity |
+| Architectural decision | Pre-Flight | Critical |
+| Team collaboration | Interactive or Pre-Flight | Discussion needed |
+| Time-sensitive | YOLO | Speed priority |
+| **When unsure** | **Interactive** 💬 | **Safe default** |
+
+---
+
+**Key Takeaway**: There is no "best" mode - only the right mode for your current context.
+
+---
+
+**Version**: 1.0.0
+**Story**: 3.13 - Developer Experience Enhancement
+**Last Updated**: 2025-10-31