Research Documentation¶

This directory contains research documentation for significant technical investigations conducted during implementation.

Purpose¶

Research documents capture findings from technical investigations, benchmarking, vendor evaluations, and proof-of-concept work. They provide evidence-based rationale for architectural decisions.

When to Create a Research Document¶

Create a research document when: - Evaluating multiple technology options - Investigating unfamiliar domains or patterns - Conducting performance benchmarking - Validating assumptions with data

Template¶

Use the template defined in docs/epcc-methodology.md:

# Research: {Topic}

**Issue**: #{number}
**Date**: 2026-02-09 (template — replace with actual research date)
**Researcher**: [name]

## Questions Investigated
## Sources Consulted
## Findings Summary
## Recommendations

Naming Convention¶

{issue-number}-{kebab-case-topic}.md

Example: 001-kl-divergence-threshold-analysis.md

Index¶

References¶

• EPCC Methodology
• Implementation Plans