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name: integration-optimization-checklist description: Guides integration optimization checklist: output contracts, breaking changes, service registry updates, integration tests. Use when completing phases, starting phases, or modifying services.

Integration Optimization Checklist

Before Completing a Phase

Output Contracts

Create output contracts document:

Copy# Phase X.Y Output Contracts

## Services Provided
- ServiceName: [Description]
  - Methods: [List]
  - Dependencies: [List]
  - Breaking Changes: [None/List]

Breaking Changes

If applicable, create breaking changes document:

Copy# Phase X.Y Breaking Changes

## Service Changes
- ServiceName:
  - Removed: [Methods/Properties]
  - Changed: [Methods/Properties]
  - Migration: [Instructions]

Service Registry

Update service registry with:

• New services
• Service versions
• Dependencies
• Breaking changes

Integration Tests

Write integration tests for:

• Service integration points
• Cross-layer interactions
• End-to-end workflows

Before Starting a Phase

Input Requirements

Create input requirements document:

Copy# Phase X.Y Input Requirements

## Required Services
- ServiceName: [Version required]
  - Methods needed: [List]
  - Dependencies: [List]

Dependency Verification

• All dependencies available
• Dependencies at required versions
• No circular dependencies
• All dependencies tested

Service Registry Check

• Check for service locks
• Verify service versions
• Check breaking changes announcements

Integration Checklist

• All dependencies satisfied
• Service registry checked
• Breaking changes reviewed
• Integration tests planned

Before Modifying a Service

Service Lock Check

• Check service registry for locks
• Announce breaking changes (2 weeks before)
• Lock service during modification
• Update integration tests

Reference

• .cursorrules_integration_optimization - Integration optimization rules
• docs/INTEGRATION_OPTIMIZATION_PLAN.md - Complete guide