Last updated: Aug 4, 2025, 11:26 AM UTC

Clarifications Needed - Build v1

Status: Active Tracking
Last Updated: 2025-08-02
Purpose: Document decision points requiring user input during autonomous development

Clarification Request Protocol

When development requires user input:

  1. Pause development at decision point
  2. Document specific question with context
  3. Provide recommended options with pros/cons
  4. Request user decision before proceeding

Active Clarification Requests

Active Clarification Request

[001] - Email Service Configuration

Context: Setting up Docker development environment and implementing core email marketing platform. Phase 9 documentation recommends Postmark, but need specific configuration details for optimal setup.

Question: What email service would you like to use for development and production?

Options:

  1. Postmark (Phase 9 recommendation) - Pros: High deliverability, analytics, developer-friendly; Cons: Requires paid account and API credentials
  2. MailDev (currently configured) - Pros: No external dependencies, immediate setup; Cons: Testing only, emails don't actually send
  3. SendGrid (alternative) - Pros: Free tier available; Cons: More complex setup, different API

Recommendation: Continue with MailDev for immediate development, configure Postmark for production later

Impact: Affects email functionality testing and production readiness timeline
Urgency: Medium - Can proceed with MailDev but need production service for full functionality

User Decision: Postmark from the start - provided API credentials
Implementation Notes:

  • Server API Token: 58c0f839-45de-443e-b0ac-4a8dfc18cfec
  • From Email: lindsay@knowcode.tech
  • From Name: "Lindsay from NudgeCampaign"
  • Proceeding with Postmark integration into Docker environment

Resolved Clarifications

Will be populated as clarifications are requested and resolved

Decision Queue Template

### [ID] - [Brief Description]

**Context**: [Situation requiring decision]
**Question**: [Specific question for user]
**Options**: 
1. Option A: [Description] - Pros: X, Cons: Y
2. Option B: [Description] - Pros: X, Cons: Y
3. Option C: [Description] - Pros: X, Cons: Y

**Recommendation**: [Suggested option with rationale]
**Impact**: [Development impact of decision]
**Urgency**: [High/Medium/Low]

**User Decision**: [To be filled when resolved]
**Implementation Notes**: [How decision was implemented]

Anticipated Clarifications

Likely decision points during development:

  1. Email Service Configuration

    • Service provider selection and API keys
    • Email template preferences and branding

  2. Design System Decisions

    • Brand colors, typography, logo placement
    • UI component styling preferences

  3. Feature Prioritization

    • Advanced automation workflow complexity
    • Integration depth for third-party services

  4. Deployment Configuration

    • Domain name and hosting preferences
    • Environment variable configuration

Clarification system ready - will pause development for user input when needed