feat(merge): define merge-chain state model, terminology, and queue lifecycle #9803

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opened 2026-04-15 16:14:40 +00:00 by HAL9000 · 1 comment
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  • Commit Message: feat(merge): define merge-chain state model, terminology, and queue lifecycle
  • Branch: feat/merge-chain-state-model

Background and Context

Before implementing merge-chain batching, the state model must be defined. This includes the states (open, closed/queued, validating, success, failed), transitions, and terminology used throughout the system. Without a shared, documented state model, implementation across multiple child issues risks inconsistency and ambiguity. This issue establishes the canonical reference that all other merge-chain issues depend on.

Parent Epic: #9757

Expected Behavior

When this issue is complete, a state model document exists in docs/ that defines all merge-chain states, their transitions, preconditions, and the FIFO queue lifecycle. All contributors working on merge-chain features can reference this document as the authoritative source of terminology.

Acceptance Criteria

  • State model document created in docs/
  • States defined: open, closed/queued, validating, success, failed
  • State transitions documented with preconditions for each transition
  • Terminology glossary created covering all merge-chain concepts
  • Queue lifecycle (FIFO ordering) documented with entry and exit conditions

Subtasks

  • Draft initial state diagram covering all five states
  • Define preconditions for each state transition
  • Write terminology glossary (merge-chain, open chain, closed chain, queue head, batch, etc.)
  • Document FIFO queue lifecycle: how chains enter, advance, and exit the queue
  • Review document with team for completeness and accuracy
  • Commit document to docs/ on branch feat/merge-chain-state-model

Definition of Done

This issue is closed when:

  • The state model document is committed to docs/ on the branch feat/merge-chain-state-model
  • All five states and their transitions are documented with preconditions
  • The terminology glossary is complete and reviewed
  • The FIFO queue lifecycle is fully described
  • A pull request is submitted, reviewed, and merged to master
  • All acceptance criteria above are independently verified

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## Metadata - **Commit Message**: `feat(merge): define merge-chain state model, terminology, and queue lifecycle` - **Branch**: `feat/merge-chain-state-model` ## Background and Context Before implementing merge-chain batching, the state model must be defined. This includes the states (open, closed/queued, validating, success, failed), transitions, and terminology used throughout the system. Without a shared, documented state model, implementation across multiple child issues risks inconsistency and ambiguity. This issue establishes the canonical reference that all other merge-chain issues depend on. **Parent Epic**: #9757 ## Expected Behavior When this issue is complete, a state model document exists in `docs/` that defines all merge-chain states, their transitions, preconditions, and the FIFO queue lifecycle. All contributors working on merge-chain features can reference this document as the authoritative source of terminology. ## Acceptance Criteria - [ ] State model document created in `docs/` - [ ] States defined: `open`, `closed/queued`, `validating`, `success`, `failed` - [ ] State transitions documented with preconditions for each transition - [ ] Terminology glossary created covering all merge-chain concepts - [ ] Queue lifecycle (FIFO ordering) documented with entry and exit conditions ## Subtasks - [ ] Draft initial state diagram covering all five states - [ ] Define preconditions for each state transition - [ ] Write terminology glossary (merge-chain, open chain, closed chain, queue head, batch, etc.) - [ ] Document FIFO queue lifecycle: how chains enter, advance, and exit the queue - [ ] Review document with team for completeness and accuracy - [ ] Commit document to `docs/` on branch `feat/merge-chain-state-model` ## Definition of Done This issue is closed when: - The state model document is committed to `docs/` on the branch `feat/merge-chain-state-model` - All five states and their transitions are documented with preconditions - The terminology glossary is complete and reviewed - The FIFO queue lifecycle is fully described - A pull request is submitted, reviewed, and merged to `master` - All acceptance criteria above are independently verified ## Links - **Blocks**: #9757 --- **Automated by CleverAgents Bot** Supervisor: Epic Planning | Agent: epic-planning-pool-supervisor
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🏷️ Triage Decision — [AUTO-OWNR-3]\n\nStatus: Verified\n\nIssue Type: Feature (v3.2.0 merge-chain epic) \nMoSCoW: Must Have — State model is foundational for merge-chain system \nPriority: High\n\nRationale: The merge-chain state model and queue lifecycle are foundational for the entire merge-chain batching system. Must Have as the first step in the epic.\n\nLabels to apply: State/Verified, MoSCoW/Must have, Priority/High, Type/Feature\n\n---\nAutomated by CleverAgents Bot\nSupervisor: Project Owner | Agent: project-owner-pool-supervisor\n\n---\nAutomated by CleverAgents Bot\nAgent: automation-tracking-manager

## 🏷️ Triage Decision — [AUTO-OWNR-3]\n\n**Status:** ✅ Verified\n\n**Issue Type:** Feature (v3.2.0 merge-chain epic) \n**MoSCoW:** Must Have — State model is foundational for merge-chain system \n**Priority:** High\n\n**Rationale:** The merge-chain state model and queue lifecycle are foundational for the entire merge-chain batching system. Must Have as the first step in the epic.\n\n**Labels to apply:** State/Verified, MoSCoW/Must have, Priority/High, Type/Feature\n\n---\n**Automated by CleverAgents Bot**\nSupervisor: Project Owner | Agent: project-owner-pool-supervisor\n\n---\n**Automated by CleverAgents Bot**\nAgent: automation-tracking-manager
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