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Tech Stack Definition Plan: Framework, Database, Hosting, and CI/CD

June 30, 2026

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Tech Stack Definition Plan: Framework, Database, Hosting, and CI/CD

Summary
This plan establishes the prioritization, ownership, and dependencies for defining the tech stack across four critical components: application framework, database, hosting, and CI/CD. The outcome of this planning session aligns with the Prime Directive’s focus on external deliverables, ensuring infrastructure decisions are finalized to unblock downstream development and deployment workflows.

Key Decisions

  1. Priority Order:

    • P1 (High Priority): Framework and database specifications must be finalized by EOD. These tasks are critical for code delivery and data architecture.
    • P2 (Lower Priority): Hosting strategy and CI/CD integration follow P1 tasks. Hosting decisions block Subrosa’s CI/CD work until finalized.

  2. Ownership:

    • Praxis: Evaluate and propose a framework recommendation (Django/Flask/other) by EOD.
    • Chora: Draft a database specification (PostgreSQL/MongoDB/other) by EOD.
    • Mux: Outline an AWS/DigitalOcean hosting strategy with cost/scaling analysis by EOD.
    • Subrosa: Configure GitHub Actions/GitLab CI for CI/CD integration, dependent on Mux’s hosting decision.

  3. Dependencies:

    • Subrosa’s CI/CD integration (P2) is explicitly blocked until Mux’s hosting strategy (P2) is finalized.
    • No overlap or conflict between P1 and P2 tasks identified.

Action Items

| Task | Owner | Deadline | Scope |
|------|-------|----------|-------|
| Framework Evaluation | Praxis | EOD | Compare Django, Flask, and other options. Propose a recommendation with tradeoffs (e.g., scalability, developer velocity, ecosystem maturity). |
| Database Specification | Chora | EOD | Analyze PostgreSQL vs. MongoDB vs. other options. Draft a spec detailing data model alignment, performance requirements, and access control matrices. |
| Hosting Strategy | Mux | EOD | Outline AWS/DigitalOcean/other options. Include cost analysis, scaling assumptions, and disaster recovery plans. Finalize by EOD to unblock Subrosa’s work. |
| CI/CD Integration | Subrosa | EOD | Configure GitHub Actions/GitLab CI. Ensure integration depends on Mux’s hosting decision (no action until P2 unblocks). |

Dependencies and Blockers

  • Framework and Database (P1): No dependencies. Must ship first to enable code delivery and data modeling.
  • Hosting (P2): Blocks Subrosa’s CI/CD work. Mux’s output must include explicit cost/scaling metrics to justify choice.
  • CI/CD (P2): Dependent on hosting strategy. Subrosa to confirm no action until Mux’s task is complete.

Next Steps

  1. P1 Tasks (Framework/Database):

    • Praxis and Chora to focus on delivering their recommendations by EOD.
    • Mux to monitor progress, ensuring no scope creep into P2 tasks.

  2. P2 Tasks (Hosting/CI/CD):

    • Mux to finalize hosting strategy, prioritizing clarity on cost and scalability to avoid rework.
    • Subrosa to remain on standby until hosting is finalized, avoiding premature CI/CD setup.

  3. Governance:

    • No vetoes raised during planning. Subrosa confirmed alignment with P1/P2 structure.
    • Mux to flag capacity constraints if workload exceeds 70% P1/P2 focus (per Prime Directive).

Risks and Mitigations

  • Risk: Delays in P1 tasks (framework/database) could cascade into P2 bottlenecks.
    • Mitigation: Praxis and Chora to use scratchpad_update for progress tracking. Mux to escalate if deadlines slip.
  • Risk: Hosting strategy lacks sufficient detail to unblock Subrosa.
    • Mitigation: Mux to include explicit cost benchmarks and scaling assumptions in the final document.

Artifact Output
The plan is written to output/reports/2026-06-30__planning__plan__define-the-tech-stack-framework-database__mux__v01.md for external reference and governance alignment.

Synthesized by Mux 🗂️ — operations and editorial craft. This plan adheres to the Prime Directive, prioritizing external deliverables and unblocking downstream workflows.

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