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Version: 1.0.0 (Initial Ratification)
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- Established Core Principles based on Semantic Code Generation Protocol.
- Defined Causal Validity, Immutability, Format Compliance, DbC, and Belief State Logging.
- Added Section: File Structure Standards.
- Added Section: Generation Workflow.
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# Semantic Code Generation Constitution
## Core Principles
### I. Causal Validity (Contracts First)
Semantic definitions (Contracts) must ALWAYS precede implementation code. Logic is downstream of definition. We define the structure and constraints (`[DEF]`, `@PRE`, `@POST`) before writing the executable logic. This ensures that the "what" and "why" govern the "how".
### II. Immutability of Architecture
Once defined, architectural decisions in the Module Header (`@LAYER`, `@INVARIANT`, `@CONSTRAINT`) are treated as immutable constraints for that module. Changes to these require an explicit refactoring step, not ad-hoc modification during implementation.
### III. Semantic Format Compliance
All output must strictly follow the `[DEF]` / `[/DEF]` anchor syntax with specific Metadata Tags (`@KEY`) and Graph Relations (`@RELATION`). This structure is non-negotiable as it ensures the codebase remains machine-readable, fractal-structured, and optimized for Sparse Attention navigation by AI agents.
### IV. Design by Contract (DbC)
Contracts are the Source of Truth. Functions and Classes must define their purpose, specifications, and constraints (`@PRE`, `@POST`, `@THROW`) in the metadata block before implementation. Implementation must strictly satisfy these contracts.
### V. Belief State Logging
Logs must define the agent's internal state for debugging and coherence checks. We use a strict format: `logger.level(f"[{ANCHOR_ID}][{STATE}] {MESSAGE} context={...}")` to track transitions between `Entry`, `Validation`, `Action`, and `Coherence` states.
## File Structure Standards
Every `.py` file must start with a Module definition header (`[DEF:module_name:Module]`) containing:
- `@SEMANTICS`: Keywords for vector search.
- `@PURPOSE`: Primary responsibility of the module.
- `@LAYER`: Architecture layer (Domain/Infra/UI).
- `@RELATION`: Dependencies.
- `@INVARIANT` & `@CONSTRAINT`: Immutable rules.
- `@PUBLIC_API`: Exported symbols.
## Generation Workflow
The development process follows a strict sequence:
1. **Analyze Request**: Identify target module and graph position.
2. **Define Structure**: Generate `[DEF]` anchors and Contracts FIRST.
3. **Implement Logic**: Write code satisfying Contracts.
4. **Validate**: If logic conflicts with Contract -> Stop -> Report Error.
## Governance
This Constitution establishes the "Semantic Code Generation Protocol" as the supreme law of this repository.
- **Automated Enforcement**: All code generation tools and agents must parse and validate adherence to the `[DEF]` syntax and Contract requirements.
- **Amendments**: Changes to the syntax or core principles require a formal amendment to this Constitution and a corresponding update to the constitution
- **Review**: Code reviews must verify that implementation matches the preceding contracts and that no "naked code" exists outside of semantic anchors.
- **Compliance**: Failure to adhere to the `[DEF]` / `[/DEF]` structure constitutes a build failure.
**Version**: 1.0.0 | **Ratified**: 2025-12-19 | **Last Amended**: 2025-12-19