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description: >-
  The mw-pfeddersheim-workstation constitution defining the non-negotiable 
  principles for development and infrastructure management.
tags:
  - sdd
  - constitution
  - principles
  - workstation
last_updated: '2026-03-09'
---

# mw-pfeddersheim-workstation Constitution

## Article I: Intent is Truth
The source of truth for all system changes is the intent documented in the `specs/` and `docs/` directories. No configuration change should exist without a documented rationale.

## Article II: Baby Steps™ Imperative
All modifications MUST follow the Baby Steps™ methodology:
1. Atomic changes only.
2. Focus on process over outcome.
3. One task at a time.
4. Complete and verify before moving to the next.
5. Mandatory incremental verification.
6. Document progress in `docs/learnings/`.

## Article III: Configuration-as-Code
All system configurations that can be automated MUST be managed via Ansible roles. Manual changes are allowed only when automation is impossible or prohibitively complex, and they MUST be documented in `docs/tech/manual-overrides.md`.

## Article IV: Zero-Trust Security
No raw secrets, tokens, or private keys shall ever be committed to the repository. Use `ansible-vault` or system-level environment variables.

## Article V: Performance & Reliability
All infrastructure changes should prioritize system stability and performance. Maintenance scripts MUST be robust and follow the satware AG bash script standards.