nightshift/docs/devlog/phase16.md

Phase 16 Devlog: Dependency Handling

Implemented

• Parsed existing Dependencies: bullets into dependency lists.
• Added dependency validation for missing references and simple cycles.
• Added dependency-aware next-task selection.
• Blocked specific task runs when dependencies are incomplete.
• Blocked multi-task entries when dependencies are not satisfied by completed or earlier successful tasks.
• Reported dependency warnings through status.
• Added dependency tests.

Decisions Made

• Dependencies are simple task IDs listed as bullets under Dependencies:.
• Dependency enforcement is deterministic and follows task file order.
• Missing references and cycles are validation errors; incomplete dependencies are runtime blockers.

Notes

• No dependency solver or reordering is implemented. File order remains the source of execution order.