System Patterns

Overview

This document provides detailed information about the key architectural and design patterns used in the BIG BRAIN Memory Bank 2.0 system. It serves as a reference for understanding the standard patterns, their applications, and how they ensure system integrity and consistency. This document complements the Architecture Overview and Components documentation by focusing specifically on repeatable patterns.

Memory Patterns

Memory File Structure Pattern

Purpose: Standardizes the organization and content of memory files for consistency and discoverability.

Pattern:

# [File Title]

## [Section 1]
[Content following consistent format]

## [Section 2]
[Content following consistent format]

...

## Version Information
- Last Updated: [Date]
- Compatible with [Version]
- Changelog: [Changes]

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Progressive Disclosure Pattern

Purpose: Organizes information from most important to least important to optimize information retrieval.

Pattern:

  1. Start with concise summary (TL;DR)
  2. Provide essential context and purpose
  3. Present core information in priority order
  4. Follow with supporting details
  5. End with reference information and metadata

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Cross-Reference Pattern

Purpose: Maintains relationships between related information across different files.

Pattern:

See [Document Name](../path/to/document.md) for [specific information]

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Command Patterns

Command Syntax Pattern

Purpose: Provides consistent structure for all system commands.

Pattern:

COMMAND_NAME [PARAMETER1] [PARAMETER2] [--option1=value] [--option2]

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Command Response Pattern

Purpose: Standardizes command execution responses.

Pattern:

[Status Indicator] [Command Echo]
[Primary Result]
[Additional Information]
[Next Steps or Recommendations]

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Operation Verification Pattern

Purpose: Validates operations before and after execution.

Pattern:

  1. Pre-operation validation
  2. Execution with monitoring
  3. Post-operation verification
  4. Result reporting with confirmation
  5. Error handling if needed

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Workflow Patterns

Task Classification Pattern

Purpose: Categorizes tasks to determine appropriate handling.

Pattern:

  1. Evaluate task type (design, implementation, verification)
  2. Assess complexity (1-4 scale)
  3. Identify special requirements or constraints
  4. Determine appropriate workflow and resources
  5. Set verification requirements

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Phased Execution Pattern

Purpose: Breaks complex tasks into standardized phases.

Pattern:

  1. Initialization Phase
  2. Planning Phase
  3. Execution Phase
  4. Verification Phase
  5. Documentation Phase
  6. Transition Phase

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Checkpoint Pattern

Purpose: Defines clear criteria for completion verification.

Pattern:

## Checkpoint: [Name]

**Verification Criteria:**
- [Criterion 1]
- [Criterion 2]
...

**Validation Steps:**
1. [Step 1]
2. [Step 2]
...

**Evidence Required:**
- [Evidence 1]
- [Evidence 2]
...

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Verification Patterns

Multi-Level Verification Pattern

Purpose: Provides graduated verification depth based on complexity and importance.

Pattern:

  1. Level 1: Basic existence and format check
  2. Level 2: Structure and cross-reference validation
  3. Level 3: Content integrity and consistency verification
  4. Level 4: Comprehensive analysis and deep validation

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Error Recovery Pattern

Purpose: Provides structured approach to handling verification failures.

Pattern:

  1. Detect and classify error
  2. Determine recovery options
  3. Select appropriate strategy:
    • Automatic correction for simple issues
    • Guided intervention for complex issues
    • Fallback options for critical failures
  4. Implement recovery actions
  5. Verify successful resolution
  6. Document incident and solution

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Validation Reporting Pattern

Purpose: Standardizes the reporting of verification results.

Pattern:

## Validation Report: [Subject]

**Status:** [PASSED/WARNING/FAILED]

**Issues Found:**
- [Issue 1]: [Description]
- [Issue 2]: [Description]
...

**Recommendations:**
- [Recommendation 1]
- [Recommendation 2]
...

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Integration Patterns

Component Interface Pattern

Purpose: Defines standardized interfaces between system components.

Pattern:

## Interface: [Name]

**Provided Operations:**
- [Operation 1]: [Description]
- [Operation 2]: [Description]
...

**Required Operations:**
- [Operation 1]: [Description]
- [Operation 2]: [Description]
...

**Data Exchange Format:**
[Format specification]

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State Transition Pattern

Purpose: Manages system state changes in a controlled manner.

Pattern:

  1. State capture (before transition)
  2. Transition preparation
  3. Execution of state change
  4. State verification (after transition)
  5. Transition completion confirmation
  6. Rollback procedures (if needed)

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Protocol Adaptation Pattern

Purpose: Adjusts protocol rigor based on task complexity and importance.

Pattern:

  1. Determine task complexity (1-4)
  2. Identify critical requirements
  3. Select appropriate protocol variant
  4. Apply protocol with adapted:
    • Verification depth
    • Documentation detail
    • Process rigor
    • Resource allocation

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Version Information