The Sit-Down

Phase 3 of the Heist Pipeline

Draft the formal specification — the Contract. This is the most critical phase. No code is allowed. If any code appears during The Sit-Down, the phase must restart.

Skill: gangsta:the-sit-downSkill type: Rigid — the "no code" rule is non-negotiable

Process

1. Review the Dossier — Ground the spec in verified intel from Reconnaissance
2. Incorporate Grilling Conclusions — Include the design decisions from The Grilling
3. Draft the Contract — Write the formal specification document
4. Review for completeness — Ensure scope, out-of-scope, acceptance criteria, and rules are all present
5. Present for signature — The Don reviews and signs the Contract

Output: The Contract

The Contract is the authoritative source of truth for the entire Heist. It includes:

• Objective — What's being built and why
• Requirements — Functional and non-functional requirements
• Architectural Decisions — Key design choices and their rationale
• Grilling Conclusions — Debated decisions and rejected alternatives
• Applicable Constitution Rules — Project-specific rules that apply
• Acceptance Criteria — How success is verified
• Out of Scope — What's explicitly not being built
• Open Risks — Known risks with severity and mitigation

Phase Gate

Contract File

The Sit-Down produces the Contract at:

docs/gangsta/{heist-name}/specs/{date}-contract.md

This file is referenced during The Hit when verifying that implementation matches specification.

Spec is Law

The Contract is governed by Omerta Law #5:

Checklist Before Proceeding

• Dossier findings incorporated
• Grilling Conclusions incorporated
• All requirements are testable
• Out-of-scope items explicitly listed
• Acceptance criteria are clear and measurable
• Open risks documented
• Contract reviewed and signed by Don

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