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Archived Documentation

This directory contains historical documentation that is no longer current but preserved for reference and context.

⚠️ Important Notice

Information in this directory may be outdated, superseded, or incorrect.

Always consult current documentation in the numbered directories (../01-getting-started/, ../03-architecture/, etc.) before referencing archived materials.

Contents

phase-1/

Development artifacts from Phase 1 (initial VM + physics implementation):

  • Reference/ - Implementation summaries, testing results, phase completion status
  • Reference/physics_experiment/ - Experimental iteration, DoE analysis
  • Reference/physics_experiment/PEER_REVIEW_SUBMISSION/ - Initial peer review materials

Note: Much of Phase 1 content has been superseded by:

  • Current architecture docs: ../03-architecture/
  • Current experiment protocols: ../02-experiments/
  • Current quality processes: ../04-quality/

Top-Level Archived Files

  • START_HERE_HEARTBEAT_DOE.md - Superseded by ../02-experiments/heartbeat-doe/
  • OPTIMIZATION_OPPORTUNITIES.md - Superseded by ../03-architecture/physics-engine/

Why Archive Instead of Delete?

Archived documentation provides:

  • Historical context for design decisions
  • Evolution of ideas over time
  • Lessons learned from failed approaches
  • Reference for "why we don't do X anymore"

When to Consult Archive

✅ Good reasons to check archive:

  • Understanding historical design rationale
  • Researching "why did we try approach X?"
  • Comparing old vs. new implementation
  • Finding context for git blame results

❌ Bad reasons to check archive:

  • Learning how to use StarForth (use ../01-getting-started/)
  • Understanding current architecture (use ../03-architecture/)
  • Running experiments (use ../02-experiments/)
  • Contributing code (use ../CONTRIBUTING.md)

For Researchers

The archive provides valuable insight into:

  • Development process evolution
  • Experimental methodology development
  • Design trade-offs and decisions
  • Failed approaches and why they failed