storage-templates

name	storage-templates
description	Provides templates and lifecycle patterns for storage and documentation systems. Use when organizing knowledge storage, config lifecycle, or naming conventions.
alwaysApply	false
category	infrastructure
tags	["templates","storage","lifecycle","maturity","organization","patterns"]
dependencies	[]
provides	{"infrastructure":["templates","lifecycle-management","naming-conventions"],"patterns":["maturity-stages","template-structures","file-organization"]}
usage_patterns	["knowledge-management","documentation-systems","configuration-management"]
complexity	beginner
model_hint	fast
estimated_tokens	600
progressive_loading	true
modules	["modules/template-patterns.md","modules/lifecycle-stages.md","modules/storage-patterns.md"]

Table of Contents

• Overview
• When to Use
• Core Concepts
• Template Types
• Maturity Lifecycle
• Quick Start
• Basic Template Structure
• Core Content
• Metadata
• File Naming Conventions
• Domain Applications
• Common Patterns
• Promotion Workflow
• Template Selection Guide
• Integration Pattern
• Detailed Resources
• Exit Criteria

Storage Templates

Overview

Generic template patterns and lifecycle management for structured content storage. Provides reusable templates, maturity progression models, and file naming conventions that work across different storage domains.

When To Use

• Building knowledge management systems
• Organizing documentation with maturity stages
• Need consistent file naming patterns
• Want template-driven content creation
• Implementing lifecycle-based workflows

When NOT To Use

• Simple storage without lifecycle or structure needs

Core Concepts

Template Types

Type	Purpose	Maturity	Lifetime
Evergreen	Stable, proven knowledge	High	Permanent
Growing	Active development	Medium	1-3 months
Seedling	Early ideas	Low	1-2 weeks
Reference	Tool/version-specific	N/A	Until deprecated

Maturity Lifecycle

seedling → growing → evergreen → archive
    ↓         ↓          ↓           ↓
 1-2 weeks  1-3 months  permanent  deprecated