# Convergent Adaptive Exploration Cycle: Initial Knowledge Management Setup **(Cycle ID: FCI_P1_C03)** ## 1. Cycle Initiation * **1.1. Prerequisite Check:** * *Framework State Version:* N/A. * *Parameter Ledger Version:* N/A. * *Prior VS Achieved:* N/A. Charter review/principles completed ([[FCI_P1_C01]]). Preliminary term definitions established ([[FCI_P1_C02]]). * **1.2. Refined Goal & VS Relevance:** Confirmed goal: Generate the complete file content for the initial `Framework_State_v1.0` and `Parameter_Ledger_v1.0` documents using the respective templates ([[DEFINE-Framework_State_v1.0]], [[DEFINE-Parameter_Ledger_v1.0]]). Populate with validated outputs from [[FCI-Charter_v1.0]], [[FCI_P1_C01]], and [[FCI_P1_C02]]. Expected output: Full text content for both initial KM documents. Directly addresses Phase 1 Objective 4 (Initial KM Setup) for VS0. * **1.3. Prioritization & Resource Estimate:** High priority, completes a core deliverable for VS0. Estimated duration: 1 collaborative iteration. Completed. * **1.4. Relevant Context & Assumptions:** Context includes the validated charter, principles designation, and term definitions from prior cycles. Assumption: The templates provide the correct structure for the initial KM documents. * **1.5. Planned Approach/Methods:** * **LLM Micro-Cycle 1:** Generate the full content for `Framework_State_v1.0` based on the template and validated prior outputs. *(Completed)* * **LLM Micro-Cycle 2:** Generate the full content for `Parameter_Ledger_v1.0` based on the template. *(Completed)* * **User Validation:** User reviews the separately presented generated content for both documents. *(Completed)* * **Quantitative Probes:** N/A. * **Paradigm Independence / Formalism Consistency Checks:** N/A. ## 2. Exploration Activities & Findings * **2.1. Main Exploration:** Micro-Cycles 1 & 2 executed and validated. * **2.2. LLM Micro-Cycle Report:** *(Validated Summaries)* * **Micro-Cycle 1 & 2:** Successfully generated the initial content for `Framework_State_v1.0` and `Parameter_Ledger_v1.0` (presented separately and validated by user), incorporating outputs from previous cycles and adhering to template structure (with corrected YAML). * **2.3. USER VALIDATION OF MICRO-CYCLE REPORT(S):** User approved the separately presented content for `FCI-Framework_State_v1.0.md` and `FCI-Parameter_Ledger_v1.0.md`. * **2.4. Integrated Findings:** The initial versions of the core Knowledge Management documents (`Framework_State_v1.0` and `Parameter_Ledger_v1.0`) have been successfully established and populated with the baseline project information validated through cycles C01 and C02. * **2.5. Difficulties & Contradictions Encountered:** Corrected initial issue with presenting nested markdown for review. ## 3. Assessment & Reflection (Structured & Collaborative v1.5) * **3.1. Summary & Goal Achievement:** Cycle goal achieved. Initial `Framework_State_v1.0` and `Parameter_Ledger_v1.0` documents established, addressing Phase 1 Objective 4. * **3.2. Consistency Check:** The generated documents are consistent with the outputs of [[FCI_P1_C01]] and [[FCI_P1_C02]]. * **3.3. Formalism Consistency Check:** N/A. * **3.4. Quantitative Potential & Tractability Assessment:** N/A. * **3.5. Convergence Assessment:** Provides convergence by consolidating the project's foundational state into the standard KM documents. * **3.6. Assessment vs. Target VS Criteria:** Directly addresses VS0 criterion 4 (Initial KM Setup). * **3.7. Paradigm Independence Check:** N/A for KM setup. * **3.8. Parameter Parsimony & Justification Check:** N/A (Ledger initialized but empty). * **3.9. Adversarial Check Prompt:** No significant adversarial points regarding the *setup* of these documents, other than ensuring they are maintained rigorously going forward. * **3.10. Identify Blockers & Strengths:** No blockers. Strength is the establishment of the central KM infrastructure. ## 4. Decision & Next Steps (Strategic & Collaborative) * **4.1. Assessment Synthesis & Strategic Interpretation:** This cycle completes the necessary preparatory work outlined in the Phase 1 plan. All objectives (1-4) required for VS0 assessment have now been addressed through cycles C01, C02, and C03. * **4.2. Decision:** **INITIATE VS ASSESSMENT CYCLE**. * **4.3. Justification:** All planned preparatory cycles for Phase 1 are complete, and the deliverables required for VS0 assessment (Charter review confirmation, Principles designation, Term definitions, Initial KM docs) are now available. Proceeding to the formal VS0 Assessment Cycle aligns with the [[FCI-Phase_1-Plan_v1.0]] and the CAFE v1.5 protocol. * **4.4. Next Cycle(s) Goal(s) & Plan:** Initiate **Cycle FCI_P1_C04 (VS Assessment Cycle)**. Goal: Formally assess whether the project meets the criteria for VS0: Foundational Viability, based on the deliverables from C01-C03. Use the [[PROCESS-VS_Assessment_Cycle_v1.0]] template. * **4.5. Knowledge Management Update Plan:** The `Framework_State_v1.0` document will be updated based on the outcome of the VS Assessment Cycle (specifically, the `validated_vs_level` field). * **4.6. Potential Future Directions (Parking Lot Update):** None added this cycle. ## 5. Lessons Learned * Presenting generated file content separately is crucial for effective review. * Setting up KM structures early provides a necessary foundation for tracking progress. --- Ready to initiate **Cycle FCI_P1_C04 (VS Assessment Cycle)** to formally assess the achievement of VS0: Foundational Viability.