# {{PROJECT}} Constitution

*Adopted: {{DATE}} — version 1.0.0*

Standing principles every feature in this project must respect. Specs, plans
and tasks are checked against these articles; a violation needs an explicit,
written justification or the work does not proceed.

## Article I — Simplicity

The smallest design that satisfies the spec wins. New layers, wrappers or
abstractions require a demonstrated need, not an anticipated one.

## Article II — Tests Prove Behavior

No behavior ships without a test that failed before the behavior existed.

## Article III — Minimal Blast Radius

Touch only what the feature requires. Leave unrelated code, files and
interfaces unchanged.

## Article IV — Honest Artifacts

Specs record what is actually decided; open questions are marked, not hidden.
Task checkboxes reflect verified reality, not intentions.

## Amendments

Record changes here with date, version bump and one-line rationale.