MMDD Version 3 Release - Changelog

[robertoallende]

Micromanaged Driven Development v3.0

We're excited to announce the release of MMDD Version 3! This release adds comprehensive workflow guidance that bridges the gap between MMDD's structural principles and practical, day-to-day application.

What's New

5-Step Workflow Cycle

• Create Context: Establish shared understanding before any planning
• Plan and Define: Formalize approach in markdown with clear objectives
• Implementation: Execute in manageable chunks with subunit flexibility
• Test and Validate: Verify objectives are met with AI assistance
• Commit: Finalize with structured, descriptive commit messages

Enhanced Commit Message Format

• Added structured body format for unit commits
• Clear guidance on title line vs. body content
• Concrete examples demonstrating proper format
• Focus on "what" and "why" rather than detailed "how"

Practical Workflow Tips

• Reference relevant units for context maintenance
• Document deviations from original plans
• Keep iterations visible through subunits
• "Context is cheap, confusion is expensive" principle

Getting Started with v3

New Users:

# Download the latest MMDD principles
curl -O https://mmdd.dev/00_mmdd.md
mkdir -p dev_log && mv 00_mmdd.md dev_log/

Existing Users:

• Review the new Workflow section (lines 106-189) in 00_mmdd.md
• Apply the 5-step cycle to your current and future units
• Update your commit message format to include descriptive bodies

Project Status

• Core Methodology: Complete
• Templates & Structure: Complete
• Workflow Guidance: Complete (NEW)
• Documentation: Complete
• Overall Completion: ~90%

Resources

• Principles Guide: 00_mmdd.md
• Example Implementation: [GitHub Repository](#)
• Workflow Documentation: Unit 07 (07_workflow.md)
• Getting Started: See README.md for quick start instructions