# Phase 01.4: File-Based Change Tracking [MANDATORY IF WORKFLOW_MODE == "file_based"]

**ONLY executed when WORKFLOW_MODE == "file_based"**

This replaces Phase 08 (Git Workflow) with file-based artifact tracking.

---

## Step 1: Create Change Documentation Directory

```
# Create story-specific changes directory
IF not exists devforgeai/stories/${STORY_ID}/changes/:
    # Use native Write tool to create directory marker
    Write(
        file_path="devforgeai/stories/${STORY_ID}/changes/.gitkeep",
        content="# Change tracking directory for ${STORY_ID}\n"
    )
```

## Step 2: Generate Change Manifest

```
# Generate timestamp
TIMESTAMP = {current_datetime in ISO8601 format}

# List modified files (manual tracking since no Git)
# Developer must identify changed files from implementation work

Write(
    file_path="devforgeai/stories/${STORY_ID}/changes/implementation-${TIMESTAMP}.md",
    content="""# Implementation Changes - ${STORY_ID}

**Timestamp:** ${TIMESTAMP}
**Story:** ${STORY_TITLE}
**Phase:** Dev Complete
**Workflow Mode:** File-Based (Git not available)

## Files Created

${list_files_created_during_implementation}

## Files Modified

${list_files_modified_during_implementation}

## Files Deleted

${list_files_deleted_if_any}

## Test Results

- Total Tests: ${total_tests}
- Passed: ${passed_tests}
- Failed: ${failed_tests}
- Coverage: ${coverage_percentage}%

## Acceptance Criteria Status

${copy_acceptance_criteria_completion_status_from_story}

## Implementation Notes

${implementation_summary_from_story_Implementation_Notes_section}

## Next Steps

To enable full version control:
1. Initialize Git: git init
2. Add files: git add .
3. Create initial commit: git commit -m "Initial commit"
4. Re-run /dev to use Git-based workflow
"""
)

Display: "✓ File-based change manifest created"
Display: "  Location: devforgeai/stories/${STORY_ID}/changes/implementation-${TIMESTAMP}.md"
```

## Step 3: Update Story File with Change Reference

```
Read(file_path="devforgeai/specs/Stories/${STORY_ID}.story.md")

# Add to Workflow History section
Edit(
    file_path="devforgeai/specs/Stories/${STORY_ID}.story.md",
    old_string="## Workflow History",
    new_string="""## Workflow History

### Development Complete - ${TIMESTAMP} (File-Based)
- **Status:** Dev Complete
- **Workflow Mode:** File-Based (Git not available)
- **Changes:** devforgeai/stories/${STORY_ID}/changes/implementation-${TIMESTAMP}.md
- **Tests:** ${passed_tests}/${total_tests} passing (${coverage_percentage}% coverage)
- **Note:** Git not available - changes tracked in story artifacts

{preserve existing workflow history below}
"""
)

Display: "✓ Story file updated with file-based tracking reference"
```

## Step 4: Display Completion Summary

```
Display:
"┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ✅ Development Complete (File-Based Workflow)                   │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                                 │
│ Story: ${STORY_ID} - ${STORY_TITLE}                            │
│ Status: Dev Complete                                            │
│                                                                 │
│ Tests: ${passed_tests}/${total_tests} passing                  │
│ Coverage: ${coverage_percentage}%                               │
│                                                                 │
│ Changes tracked in:                                             │
│   devforgeai/stories/${STORY_ID}/changes/implementation-...   │
│                                                                 │
│ Git Integration: Not Available                                  │
│                                                                 │
│ To enable Git workflow:                                         │
│   git init                                                      │
│   git add .                                                     │
│   git commit -m 'Initial commit'                               │
│   Then re-run: /dev ${STORY_ID}                                │
│                                                                 │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘"
```

---

## Benefits of file-based tracking:
- Enables DevForgeAI in non-Git environments
- Maintains traceability through file artifacts
- Same TDD workflow, different tracking mechanism
- Clear path to Git migration when ready
