docs(constitution): update to v2.0.0 with spec-kit alignment

[jeremyeder]

Summary

This PR updates the Ambient Code Platform constitution to version 2.0.0 to align with spec-kit conventions from https://github.com/github/spec-kit.

This is a documentation-only update that significantly improves structure, clarity, and usability for both AI agents and human developers while maintaining all existing principles and standards.

What Changed

Structure & Organization

• ✅ Added comprehensive preamble establishing purpose, scope, and constitutional authority
• ✅ Added table of contents with anchor links for easy navigation
• ✅ Improved heading structure with consistent formatting
• ✅ Added status indicators (MANDATORY, NON-NEGOTIABLE) for each principle

Content Enhancements

For each of the 10 core principles:

• ✅ Added "Applies To" section clarifying which components
• ✅ Enhanced "Rationale" section explaining WHY principle exists
• ✅ Added "Violation Consequences" section explaining impact
• ✅ Expanded examples with code snippets

Development Standards

• ✅ Added code examples for Go, TypeScript, Python
• ✅ Added project structure diagrams
• ✅ Enhanced error handling patterns
• ✅ Specific commands for pre-deployment validation

Governance

• ✅ Added formal 5-step amendment process
• ✅ Added semantic versioning policy (MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH)
• ✅ Added compliance requirements and enforcement
• ✅ Added comprehensive amendment history tracking

What Stayed the Same

All 10 Core Principles Unchanged:

1. Kubernetes-Native Architecture
2. Security & Multi-Tenancy First
3. Type Safety & Error Handling
4. Test-Driven Development
5. Component Modularity
6. Observability & Monitoring
7. Resource Lifecycle Management
8. Context Engineering & Prompt Optimization
9. Data Access & Knowledge Augmentation
10. Commit Discipline & Code Review

All Development Standards Maintained:

• Go code formatting and patterns
• Frontend TypeScript/React guidelines
• Python runner standards
• Naming and legacy migration strategy

All Operational Requirements Preserved:

• Pre-deployment validation
• Container security requirements
• Production monitoring and scaling

Benefits

For AI Agents

• Better context understanding with rationale sections
• Clearer guidance with examples and consequences
• Easier to reference specific principles
• Improved decision-making with trade-off visibility

For Human Developers

• Easier reference with table of contents
• Better understanding with comprehensive rationale
• Improved onboarding with code examples
• Clear governance process for amendments

For the Platform

• Spec-kit compatible - aligns with industry best practices
• Maintainable - formal amendment process
• Enforceable - clear compliance requirements
• Scalable - comprehensive documentation

Spec-Kit Alignment

This update aligns the constitution with GitHub's spec-kit methodology for Spec-Driven Development. The constitution now follows the same structure and conventions used by spec-kit projects, making it easier to integrate with spec-kit workflows and tooling.

Spec-Kit Workflow Alignment:

1. /speckit.constitution → Our constitution guides all development
2. /speckit.specify → Specifications reference constitutional principles
3. /speckit.plan → Plans verify constitutional compliance
4. /speckit.tasks → Tasks enforce constitutional standards
5. /speckit.implement → Implementation follows constitutional patterns

Files Changed

• .specify/memory/constitution.md - Updated to v2.0.0 with enhanced structure
• .specify/memory/constitution_update_v2.md - New file documenting update details and migration guide

Migration Guide

No Code Changes Required:

• All principles remain the same
• No breaking changes to workflows
• Existing code complies with v2.0.0
• Templates remain compatible

For AI Agents:

• Immediate benefits from better context
• Use new anchor links for references
• Cite rationale when explaining decisions

For Developers:

• Read updated constitution
• Bookmark table of contents
• Use code examples as reference
• Follow new governance process for amendments

Testing

• ✅ All existing principles verified unchanged
• ✅ All development standards preserved
• ✅ Links and anchors validated
• ✅ Markdown formatting verified
• ✅ Spec-kit compatibility confirmed

Checklist

• Constitution updated to v2.0.0
• Update summary document created
• All principles preserved unchanged
• Development standards maintained
• Governance process formalized
• Amendment history added
• Spec-kit alignment verified
• Migration guide included

Related Issues

This PR implements spec-kit alignment for the platform constitution, establishing a foundation for consistent, high-quality development across all components.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 4.5 noreply@anthropic.com

[github-actions]

Claude Code Review

Summary

This PR updates the Ambient Code Platform constitution from v1.0.0 to v2.0.0, aligning it with spec-kit conventions from GitHub's spec-kit methodology. This is a documentation-only change that maintains all 10 core principles while significantly improving structure, clarity, and usability.

Overall Assessment: ✅ APPROVED - Excellent documentation improvement with no code changes. The enhanced structure and comprehensive rationale sections will significantly benefit both AI agents and human developers.

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Issues by Severity

🚫 Blocker Issues

None - This is a documentation-only PR with no blocking issues.

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🔴 Critical Issues

None - No critical issues found.

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🟡 Major Issues

None - The update is well-structured and maintains all existing principles.

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🔵 Minor Issues

1. Date Inconsistency in Amendment History

Location: .specify/memory/constitution.md:1422

The amendment history shows:

• Version 1.0.0 ratified on 2025-11-13 (line 1422)
• Version 2.0.0 ratified on 2025-01-22 (line 1405)

This creates a timeline inconsistency where v1.0.0 is dated ~10 months after v2.0.0. This appears to be a typo - v1.0.0 should likely be dated 2024-11-13 (not 2025-11-13).

Recommendation: Correct the v1.0.0 ratification date to 2024-11-13 for chronological consistency.

2. Version 0.2.0, 0.1.0, 0.0.1 Have Placeholder Dates

Location: .specify/memory/constitution.md:1433-1476

All draft versions show 2025-11-XX as placeholder dates. While these are marked as DRAFT, it would be helpful to have actual dates or clarify these are historical drafts that preceded v1.0.0.

Recommendation: Either provide actual dates for these historical milestones or add a note clarifying they represent pre-1.0.0 evolution.

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Positive Highlights

🌟 Exceptional Documentation Quality

1. Clear Structure: The table of contents, preamble, and hierarchical organization make navigation effortless.

2. Comprehensive Rationale: Every principle now includes:

   • Clear "Applies To" scope
   • Detailed "Rationale" explaining WHY
   • "Violation Consequences" showing impact
   • Code examples demonstrating correct patterns

3. Spec-Kit Alignment: Excellent alignment with GitHub's spec-kit methodology:

   • Follows established conventions
   • Supports spec-driven development workflow
   • Compatible with spec-kit tooling

4. Enhanced Examples: Code examples for Go, TypeScript, Python show:

   • ✅ Correct patterns with explanations
   • ❌ Anti-patterns with warnings
   • Specific commands for validation

5. Formal Governance: The 5-step amendment process provides:

   • Clear proposal requirements
   • Stakeholder review process
   • Approval criteria
   • Migration guidance
   • Semantic versioning policy

🎯 Principles Preservation

All 10 core principles remain completely unchanged:

1. ✅ Kubernetes-Native Architecture
2. ✅ Security & Multi-Tenancy First
3. ✅ Type Safety & Error Handling
4. ✅ Test-Driven Development
5. ✅ Component Modularity
6. ✅ Observability & Monitoring
7. ✅ Resource Lifecycle Management
8. ✅ Context Engineering & Prompt Optimization
9. ✅ Data Access & Knowledge Augmentation
10. ✅ Commit Discipline & Code Review

This ensures zero breaking changes to existing workflows.

📚 Excellent Migration Support

The constitution_update_v2.md document provides:

• Clear summary of what changed vs. what stayed the same
• Benefits for AI agents, human developers, and the project
• Detailed migration guide (no code changes required)
• Spec-kit alignment explanation
• Next steps for all stakeholders

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Recommendations

Priority 1: Fix Date Inconsistency

Correct the v1.0.0 ratification date from 2025-11-13 to 2024-11-13 to maintain chronological consistency.

Priority 2: Clarify Draft Version Dates (Optional)

Consider adding actual dates or a note explaining the draft version timeline for historical context.

Priority 3: Post-Merge Actions

After merging, consider:

1. Announce Update: Share with the team highlighting key improvements
2. Update CLAUDE.md: Add reference to v2.0.0 constitution if needed
3. Training: Ensure AI agents are aware of the new structure and anchor links
4. Templates: Verify all spec-kit templates reference the constitution correctly

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Code Quality Alignment

Follows CLAUDE.md Standards ✅

• ✅ Documentation-only change (no code modified)
• ✅ Follows documentation standards (colocated in .specify/memory/)
• ✅ Comprehensive markdown formatting
• ✅ Clear structure with table of contents
• ✅ Conventional commit message format

Security Standards ✅

• ✅ No security concerns (documentation only)
• ✅ Security principles strengthened with rationale
• ✅ Token security patterns clarified with examples

Architecture Alignment ✅

• ✅ Constitutional authority clearly established
• ✅ All Kubernetes-native principles preserved
• ✅ Multi-tenancy requirements maintained
• ✅ RBAC patterns documented with examples

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Final Verdict

✅ APPROVED FOR MERGE

This is an exemplary documentation update that:

• Maintains backward compatibility (no breaking changes)
• Significantly improves usability and clarity
• Aligns with industry best practices (spec-kit)
• Provides comprehensive rationale and examples
• Establishes formal governance processes

The only minor issue is the date inconsistency in the amendment history, which can be fixed in a follow-up patch release (v2.0.1) or before merge.

Excellent work on this constitutional enhancement! 🎉

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Reviewed by: Claude Code (Sonnet 4.5)
Review Date: 2026-01-22
Constitution Standards: v2.0.0 (under review)
CLAUDE.md Standards: Current (docs/constitution-v2-speckit-alignment branch)

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What Amber Loaded for Code Review

Amber automatically loaded these repository standards from the memory system:

1. CLAUDE.md - Master project instructions, development standards
2. backend-development.md - Go backend, K8s integration patterns
3. frontend-development.md - NextJS, Shadcn UI, React Query patterns
4. security-standards.md - Auth, RBAC, token handling
5. k8s-client-usage.md - User token vs service account patterns
6. error-handling.md - Consistent error patterns
7. react-query-usage.md - Data fetching patterns

Impact: This review used your repository's specific code quality standards, security patterns, and best practices from the memory system (PRs #359, #360) - not just generic code review guidelines.

[bobbravo2]

Suggested change

	**Date**: 2025-01-22
	**Date**: 2026-01-22

Claude sux at dates 😂

[bobbravo2]

Suggested change

	- Version 2.0.0 (2025-01-22) - Spec-Kit Alignment Release (current)
	- Version 2.0.0 (2026-01-22) - Spec-Kit Alignment Release (current)

[bobbravo2]

Suggested change

	**Ratified**: 2025-01-22
	**Ratified**: 2026-01-22