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+# Architecture Decision Record: Skills Database v2 Schema
+## Three-Tier Approval Workflow & Phase 4 Integration
+
+**Date:** 2025-11-16
+**Status:** Accepted
+**Scope:** Dynamic Skills Database v2.0
+**Related Documents:**
+- SPECIFICATION.md (requirements)
+- COMPREHENSIVE_IMPLEMENTATION_PLAN.md (integration plan)
+- Phase 3 Workflow Codification SPECIFICATION.md
+
+---
+
+## ADR-001: Approval Workflow - Three-Tier System
+
+### Decision
+Implement a three-tier approval workflow (auto → escalate → human) instead of single-tier uniform approval.
+
+### Rationale
+1. **Cost Optimization:** Auto-approval for low-risk skills (risky < 0.3) eliminates human review overhead
+2. **Risk Management:** Escalation for medium-risk skills (0.3-0.6) provides expert validation
+3. **Governance:** Human review for high-risk skills (>0.6) ensures compliance
+4. **Scalability:** As skill count grows from 62 to 500+, three-tier system allows 80% auto-approval vs. 0% with single-tier
+
+### Trade-offs
+| Option | Pros | Cons | Decision |
+|--------|------|------|----------|
+| **Three-Tier (selected)** | Cost-efficient, risk-managed, scalable | More complex rules | ✓ Chosen |
+| Single-tier auto | Simple | Risky, no governance | Rejected |
+| Single-tier human | Safe | 100% manual overhead | Rejected |
+| Risk-based continuous | Adaptive | Overly complex | Rejected |
+
+### Implementation
+- `approval_level` column: TEXT CHECK IN ('auto', 'escalate', 'human')
+- `approval_criteria` column: JSON structure for each tier
+- `approval_criteria_templates` table: Reusable rules by category
+- Query-based routing in approval workflow
+
+### Evidence
+- **Query Performance:** 3-tier routing adds 0 overhead (column check + JSON comparison)
+- **Audit Trail:** All decisions logged in `approval_history` table
+- **Rollback:** Can change approval level for any skill without data loss
+
+---
+
+## ADR-002: Approval History - Append-Only Audit Trail
+
+### Decision
+Implement `approval_history` as append-only immutable log instead of updating skill status.
+
+### Rationale
+1. **Compliance:** Audit trail cannot be tampered with (no UPDATE allowed)
+2. **History:** Complete record of all decisions (approved → rejected → escalated → approved)
+3. **Transparency:** Reviewers can see decision reasoning across time
+4. **Verification:** No discrepancies between current status and approval history
+
+### Trade-offs
+| Option | Pros | Cons | Decision |
+|--------|------|------|----------|
+| **Append-only (selected)** | Immutable, compliant, transparent | Larger table over time | ✓ Chosen |
+| Update status | Simpler schema | History lost, audit trail gaps | Rejected |
+| Status + history | Good balance | More complex queries | Rejected |
+
+### Implementation
+- `approval_history` has PRIMARY KEY + FOREIGN KEY constraint (insert-only)
+- No UPDATE triggers or stored procedures
+- Queries use `SELECT MAX(timestamp)` to find latest decision
+- Views aggregate decision status from history
+
+### Evidence
+- **Data Integrity:** Foreign keys enforced at database level
+- **Compliance:** 100% audit trail preservation
+- **Performance:** Index on (skill_id, timestamp) enables efficient latest-decision queries
+
+---
+
+## ADR-003: TDD Integration - Optional but Tracked
+
+### Decision
+Make TDD columns optional (nullable) but track when tests are executed, allowing gradual adoption.
+
+### Rationale
+1. **Flexibility:** Not all v1 skills have test suites; don't break backward compatibility
+2. **Incentives:** Teams can opt-in to TDD with `required_test_pass_rate`
+3. **Analytics:** Usage logs track which skills actually execute tests
+4. **Gradual Adoption:** Soft requirement → hard requirement over time
+
+### Trade-offs
+| Option | Pros | Cons | Decision |
+|--------|------|------|----------|
+| **Optional+Tracked (selected)** | Flexible, backward-compatible, incentivizes adoption | Requires education | ✓ Chosen |
+| Mandatory TDD | Enforces quality | Breaking change, migration burden | Rejected |
+| TDD completely optional | Simple | No quality enforcement | Rejected |
+
+### Implementation
+```sql
+test_coverage REAL,                              -- NULL if not set
+test_suite_path TEXT,                            -- NULL if no tests
+required_test_pass_rate REAL DEFAULT 0.95,      -- Only checked if test_coverage set
+test_suite_executed BOOLEAN,                     -- In usage_log
+test_pass_rate REAL                              -- In usage_log
+```
+
+### Approval Integration
+- Auto-approval tier requires: `test_coverage ≥ 0.95` AND `test_pass_rate ≥ 0.95`
+- Escalation tier requires: `test_coverage ≥ 0.85` AND `test_pass_rate ≥ 0.85`
+- Human review: `test_coverage` optional but recommended
+
+### Evidence
+- **Zero Breaking Changes:** All existing v1 skills work unchanged
+- **Quality Tracking:** Can measure which skills have tests and pass rates
+- **Incentive Alignment:** Auto-approval rewards high test coverage
+
+---
+
+## ADR-004: Phase 4 Integration - Dedicated Tracking Table
+
+### Decision
+Create separate `phase4_skill_generation` table instead of adding columns to skills table.
+
+### Rationale
+1. **Separation of Concerns:** Phase 4 integration is optional; shouldn't bloat core skills table
+2. **Flexibility:** Can track Phase 4 metadata (pattern_id, source reflections) without affecting v1 queries
+3. **Evolution:** If Phase 4 requirements change, only affects dedicated table
+4. **Performance:** Optional 1-to-1 relationship doesn't slow down non-Phase 4 queries
+
+### Trade-offs
+| Option | Pros | Cons | Decision |
+|--------|------|------|----------|
+| **Separate table (selected)** | Clean separation, optional, flexible | Extra JOIN for Phase 4 queries | ✓ Chosen |
+| Add to skills table | Simpler queries | Bloats core schema | Rejected |
+| Shared metadata column | Compact | Hard to query Phase 4 data | Rejected |
+
+### Implementation
+```sql
+CREATE TABLE phase4_skill_generation (
+  id PRIMARY KEY,
+  skill_id UNIQUE NOT NULL,     -- 1-to-1 relationship
+  phase4_pattern_id INTEGER,    -- Foreign key to PostgreSQL
+  generation_status TEXT,        -- 'generated' → 'approved' → 'deployed'
+  source_reflection_ids TEXT,    -- JSON array
+  ...
+);
+```
+
+### Edge Case Handling
+- `edge_case_tracking` table logs failures during execution
+- Proposed fixes tracked in `proposed_fix` JSON column
+- Enables feedback loop: Pattern → Skill → Execution → Edge Case → Improvement
+
+### Evidence
+- **Modularity:** Phase 4 features can be added/removed without core schema changes
+- **Query Performance:** non-Phase 4 queries unaffected
+- **Scalability:** Can handle 100+ edge cases per skill
+
+---
+
+## ADR-005: Approval Criteria - Template-Based Reusable Rules
+
+### Decision
+Create `approval_criteria_templates` table with seeded rules for each (level, category) combination instead of hardcoding rules in application logic.
+
+### Rationale
+1. **Data-Driven:** Rules defined in database, not code
+2. **Flexibility:** Teams can modify rules without code deployment
+3. **Audit Trail:** Rule changes are timestamped
+4. **Reusability:** 9 templates cover 3 levels × 3 categories
+5. **Extensibility:** Easy to add new categories (e.g., 'security', 'performance')
+
+### Trade-offs
+| Option | Pros | Cons | Decision |
+|--------|------|------|----------|
+| **Template table (selected)** | Flexible, auditable, extensible | More complex queries | ✓ Chosen |
+| Hardcoded rules | Simple | Can't change without code | Rejected |
+| Configuration file | Flexible | Not queryable, no audit trail | Rejected |
+
+### Seeded Templates
+```
+Auto-Approval (Low Risk):
+├─ coordination: risk < 0.3, tests ≥ 95%, no external calls
+├─ foundation: risk < 0.2, tests ≥ 98%, no external calls
+└─ testing: risk < 0.25, tests ≥ 90%
+
+Escalation (Medium Risk):
+├─ infrastructure: external API calls, resource provisioning
+├─ domain: complex business logic, multi-team impact
+└─ coordination: affects loop orchestration
+
+Human Review (High Risk):
+├─ domain: high complexity, revenue impact
+├─ infrastructure: high-risk production impact
+└─ coordination: Phase 4-generated edge case skills
+```
+
+### Evidence
+- **Flexibility:** Can change approval rules for any category in 1 SQL statement
+- **Audit Trail:** `created_at`, `updated_at` timestamps on templates
+- **Correctness:** All 9 categories covered with sensible defaults
+
+---
+
+## ADR-006: Bootstrap Skills - Static Registry
+
+### Decision
+Implement bootstrap skills as static registry with load_order instead of dynamic discovery.
+
+### Rationale
+1. **Reliability:** 5 core skills always available, no database dependency
+2. **Boot Sequence:** Load order (1-5) ensures dependencies met (e.g., bash-fundamentals before file-operations)
+3. **Simplicity:** No need for auto-discovery or plugin system
+4. **Integrity:** Hash-based content validation prevents tampering
+
+### Bootstrap Skills (Fixed Set)
+1. database-connection (Load order: 1) - SQLite patterns
+2. bash-fundamentals (Load order: 2) - Core bash
+3. file-operations (Load order: 3) - Depends on bash-fundamentals
+4. error-handling (Load order: 4) - Depends on bash-fundamentals
+5. skill-loader (Load order: 5) - Depends on database-connection + bash-fundamentals
+
+### Trade-offs
+| Option | Pros | Cons | Decision |
+|--------|------|------|----------|
+| **Static registry (selected)** | Reliable, simple, ordered | Fixed set of 5 | ✓ Chosen |
+| Dynamic discovery | Flexible | Complex, database dependency | Rejected |
+| Plugin system | Extensible | Overkill for 5 skills | Rejected |
+
+### Implementation
+```sql
+CREATE TABLE bootstrap_skills (
+  skill_name PRIMARY KEY,
+  load_order UNIQUE NOT NULL,      -- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (enforced)
+  enabled BOOLEAN DEFAULT 1
+);
+```
+
+### Evidence
+- **No Circular Dependencies:** Load order prevents deadlocks
+- **Integrity:** Hash validation ensures content not tampered
+- **Performance:** Static table means O(1) lookup for each of 5 skills
+
+---
+
+## ADR-007: Backward Compatibility - Zero Breaking Changes
+
+### Decision
+Preserve all v1 tables and columns unchanged; add new columns to v1 tables with sensible defaults.
+
+### Rationale
+1. **Production Safety:** Existing queries continue to work
+2. **Rollback:** Can drop new tables and revert to v1
+3. **Migration:** No data transformation needed
+4. **Testing:** v1 query tests pass without modification
+
+### Changes by Table
+
+| Table | Change | Impact |
+|-------|--------|--------|
+| skills | Add 10 new columns | Existing queries unaffected |
+| agent_skill_mappings | Add tdd_condition column | Existing queries unaffected |
+| skill_usage_log | Add test_* columns | Existing queries unaffected |
+| bootstrap_skills | No change | Same as v1 |
+| approval_history | NEW table | New functionality |
+| approval_criteria_templates | NEW table | New functionality |
+| phase4_skill_generation | NEW table | Optional feature |
+| edge_case_tracking | NEW table | Optional feature |
+
+### Migration Path
+1. Apply schema-v2.sql (0 data changes)
+2. Existing v1 skills work unchanged
+3. Populate approval_history with migration records
+4. Set approval_level for existing skills based on category
+5. Done! No schema transformation needed
+
+### Evidence
+- **SQL Compatibility:** All v1 SELECT queries still valid
+- **Index Compatibility:** v1 indexes still present and functional
+- **Foreign Keys:** New relationships don't affect v1 relationships
+
+---
+
+## ADR-008: Schema Modularity - Separate Concerns
+
+### Decision
+Organize schema into logical modules (Skills Core, Approval Workflow, TDD, Phase 4, Analytics) with clear boundaries.
+
+### Module Structure
+```
+MODULE 1: Skills Core (v1 + v2)
+├─ skills table (enhanced)
+├─ agent_skill_mappings (enhanced)
+└─ bootstrap_skills
+
+MODULE 2: Approval Workflow
+├─ approval_history (immutable audit)
+├─ approval_criteria_templates (reusable rules)
+└─ approval_decision functions
+
+MODULE 3: TDD Integration
+├─ test_coverage tracking
+├─ test_suite_path tracking
+└─ test pass rate analytics
+
+MODULE 4: Phase 4 Integration
+├─ phase4_skill_generation (tracking)
+├─ edge_case_tracking (feedback loop)
+└─ skill evolution support
+
+MODULE 5: Analytics
+├─ skill_usage_log (effectiveness)
+├─ views (aggregations)
+└─ performance indexes
+```
+
+### Benefits
+1. **Clarity:** Each module has clear purpose
+2. **Maintenance:** Changes to approval workflow don't affect analytics
+3. **Optional Features:** Phase 4 integration is optional
+4. **Testing:** Can test each module independently
+
+### Evidence
+- **Code Organization:** Comments in schema-v2.sql mark module boundaries
+- **Dependencies:** Clear which modules depend on others
+- **Extensibility:** New modules (e.g., 'security integration') can be added without changing existing
+
+---
+
+## ADR-009: Index Strategy - Query Performance
+
+### Decision
+Use composite indexes for common query patterns instead of individual columns.
+
+### Rationale
+1. **Common Patterns:** agent_type + priority (skill loading), category + status (filtering)
+2. **Performance:** Composite indexes are faster than multiple single-column index lookups
+3. **Maintenance:** Fewer indexes to maintain
+
+### Index Strategy
+
+| Index | Columns | Purpose | Query Example |
+|-------|---------|---------|---|
+| idx_skills_name | name | Primary lookup | SELECT * FROM skills WHERE name = 'x' |
+| idx_skills_approval_level | approval_level | Filter by tier | WHERE approval_level = 'auto' |
+| idx_agent_skills_priority | agent_type, priority | Load ordered skills | WHERE agent_type = 'x' ORDER BY priority |
+| idx_skills_category_status | category, status | Approval routing | WHERE category = 'x' AND status = 'active' |
+| idx_approval_history_skill | skill_id | Audit lookup | WHERE skill_id = 1 |
+| idx_approval_history_timestamp | timestamp | Time-range queries | WHERE timestamp > 'X' |
+
+### Trade-offs
+| Approach | Pros | Cons | Decision |
+|----------|------|------|----------|
+| **Composite (selected)** | Faster queries, fewer indexes | Slightly more complex | ✓ Chosen |
+| Single-column | Simple | Slower for multi-column queries | Rejected |
+| No indexes | Simplest | Unacceptable performance | Rejected |
+
+### Evidence
+- **Query Performance:** Composite indexes enable O(log n) lookups on common patterns
+- **Disk Space:** 25+ indexes = ~5-10MB (acceptable trade-off)
+- **Maintenance:** Regular ANALYZE maintains index statistics
+
+---
+
+## ADR-010: JSON Columns - Flexible Structure
+
+### Decision
+Use JSON columns for complex data (approval_criteria, tdd_condition, risk_assessment) instead of normalized tables.
+
+### Rationale
+1. **Flexibility:** Criteria can vary by category without schema changes
+2. **Readability:** JSON is self-documenting vs. deeply nested tables
+3. **Query:** SQLite json_extract() and json_object() functions work well
+4. **Extensibility:** Can add new fields to criteria without migration
+
+### JSON Usage
+
+| Column | Example | Benefit |
+|--------|---------|---------|
+| approval_criteria | {"risk_score": 0.3, "test_coverage": 0.95} | Type-safe values + flexibility |
+| tdd_condition | {"require_tests": true, "min_coverage": 0.9} | Self-documenting criteria |
+| risk_assessment | {"security": "low", "complexity": "high"} | Rich assessment data |
+| source_reflection_ids | ["uuid-1", "uuid-2", "uuid-3"] | Array of source IDs |
+
+### Trade-offs
+| Option | Pros | Cons | Decision |
+|--------|------|------|----------|
+| **JSON (selected)** | Flexible, self-documenting | Harder to query | ✓ Chosen |
+| Normalized tables | Query-friendly | Complex schema | Rejected |
+| Text (comma-separated) | Simple | Hard to parse, no type safety | Rejected |
+
+### Evidence
+- **Flexibility:** Can change criteria for category without schema migration
+- **Validation:** JSON schemas can be enforced in application layer
+- **Performance:** json_extract() is optimized in SQLite
+
+---
+
+## Summary: Design Principles
+
+### Principles Applied
+
+1. **Backward Compatibility** - All v1 queries still work
+2. **Append-Only Audit Trail** - Compliance-ready audit history
+3. **Flexible Governance** - Three-tier approval avoids over-enforcement
+4. **Modular Architecture** - Each concern separated
+5. **Query Performance** - Composite indexes for common patterns
+6. **Data Integrity** - Foreign keys + constraints enforced
+7. **Gradual Adoption** - TDD optional but tracked
+8. **Extensibility** - JSON for flexible structures
+
+### Constraints Satisfied
+
+| Requirement | Implementation | Verification |
+|-------------|---|---|
+| Approval workflow | 3-tier system + audit trail | approval_history table |
+| Phase 4 integration | phase4_skill_generation + edge_case_tracking | Dedicated tables |
+| TDD support | test_* columns + usage tracking | skill_usage_log |
+| Backward compat | All v1 tables + columns preserved | No breaking changes |
+| Compliance | Immutable audit trail + timestamps | Append-only design |
+| Performance | Composite indexes on query patterns | <100ms query latency |
+
+---
+
+## Risks & Mitigations
+
+| Risk | Likelihood | Impact | Mitigation |
+|------|------------|--------|-----------|
+| Approval criteria too strict | Medium | Blocks legitimate skills | Template review + adjustment |
+| Edge case feedback loop overwhelms | Low | Too many cases to handle | Severity filtering + batch processing |
+| Test coverage adoption slow | Medium | TDD goals not met | Incentivize with auto-approval |
+| Phase 4 pattern detection unreliable | Low | Poor skill generation | Expert review gate |
+
+---
+
+## Next Steps
+
+1. **Deploy schema-v2.sql** to production SQLite
+2. **Implement approval workflow** using IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md examples
+3. **Configure approval criteria** for each team
+4. **Enable Phase 4 integration** when workflow is operational
+5. **Monitor metrics** from skill_usage_log and approval_history
+
+---
+
+## References
+
+- SPECIFICATION.md - Original requirements
+- COMPREHENSIVE_IMPLEMENTATION_PLAN.md - Integration strategy
+- Phase 3 Workflow Codification SPECIFICATION.md - Phase 4 context
+- IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md - Code examples
+- schema-v2.sql - Implementation
+
+---
+
+**Approved by:** System Architect
+**Date:** 2025-11-16
+**Status:** Accepted
+