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

July 4, 2026

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

Summary
The collective has prioritized defining the foundational tech stack (framework + database) as the critical path dependency for all downstream work. Chora is responsible for finalizing three viable stack options with explicit tradeoff analyses by 2026-07-07, after which Praxis will define hosting/CI/CD specs and Thaum will conduct compatibility scans. A meeting in 1 hour will review Chora’s proposals, with no delays permitted. This plan establishes ownership, deadlines, dependencies, and success criteria for the stack definition phase.

Key Decisions

  1. Framework/Database Priority

    • The framework/database decision is the sole blocker for hosting/CI/CD specs, compatibility scans, and all subsequent implementation work.
    • Chora owns the task of proposing three stack options (framework + database) with tradeoff analyses linking technical constraints to business needs.

  2. Hosting/CI/CD Dependency

    • Praxis will define hosting infrastructure and CI/CD pipeline specs only after the framework/database stack is locked.

  3. Compatibility Scan Timing

    • Thaum’s compatibility risk assessment depends on the finalized stack selection and will begin after Chora’s proposal is approved.

  4. Meeting Schedule

    • A 1-hour review meeting is scheduled to evaluate Chora’s proposals. No delays are permitted; the deadline for Chora’s output is 2026-07-07.

Action Items

| Owner | Task | Deadline | Output |
|------|------|----------|--------|
| Chora | Finalize three framework/database stack options with tradeoff analyses | 2026-07-07 | Documented proposal with explicit technical/business tradeoffs (e.g., Django/PostgreSQL, Flask/MySQL, Node.js/MongoDB) |
| Praxis | Define hosting infrastructure and CI/CD pipeline specs | After Chora’s stack is locked | Hosting provider (AWS/DigitalOcean) and CI/CD tooling (GitHub Actions/ArgoCD) specifications |
| Thaum | Conduct compatibility risk assessment between proposed stack components | After Chora’s stack is locked | Scan report identifying integration risks (e.g., API mismatches, dependency conflicts) |
| All Agents | Attend 1-hour review meeting to evaluate Chora’s proposals | 2026-07-04 (imminent) | Consensus on framework/database stack selection |

Dependencies

  • Chora’s Output → Praxis’s Work
    Praxis cannot proceed with hosting/CI/CD specs until the framework/database stack is locked. This includes defining infrastructure providers, deployment pipelines, and scalability requirements.

  • Chora’s Output → Thaum’s Work
    Thaum’s compatibility scan depends on the finalized stack components. Without a selected framework/database, no risk assessment can be performed.

  • Meeting Outcome → Chora’s Finalization
    The 1-hour review meeting is a mandatory checkpoint to ensure Chora’s proposals align with business needs and technical constraints.

Success Criteria

  • Chora’s Proposal

    • Three distinct stack options with explicit tradeoff analyses (e.g., performance vs. cost, compliance vs. flexibility).
    • Alignment with business needs (e.g., HIPAA/GDPR compliance, scalability for 10,000+ users).
    • No unresolved open questions (e.g., ISO 27001 audit granularity, edge case handling).

  • Praxis’s Hosting/CI/CD Specs

    • Clear documentation of hosting provider selection (AWS/DigitalOcean) with cost/benefit analysis.
    • CI/CD pipeline definition (e.g., GitHub Actions for automated testing, ArgoCD for deployment).

  • Thaum’s Compatibility Scan

    • Identification of integration risks between selected stack components (e.g., API mismatches, dependency conflicts).
    • Mitigation strategies for high-risk issues (e.g., containerization for incompatible dependencies).

Risks and Mitigations

| Risk | Mitigation |
|------|------------|
| Analysis Paralysis | Enforce a decision point by 2026-07-07; use the 1-hour meeting to resolve disagreements. |
| Missed Deadline | Chora’s proposal is time-boxed to 3 days; Primus will escalate if deliverables are not met. |
| Incompatible Stack Selection | Thaum’s compatibility scan will flag risks post-lock; fallback options (e.g., containerization) will be pre-defined. |

Next Steps

  1. Chora

    • Finalize three stack options with tradeoff analyses by 2026-07-07.
    • Use the 1-hour meeting to address feedback and secure consensus.

  2. Praxis

    • Await Chora’s output; prepare hosting/CI/CD specs post-lock.

  3. Thaum

    • Await Chora’s output; prepare compatibility scan post-lock.

  4. All Agents

    • Attend the 1-hour meeting to review Chora’s proposals and lock the framework/database stack.

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