# Lilux/RYE Strategy Documentation
**Complete planning and design for packaging, distribution, and user onboarding**
**Date:** 2026-01-28
**Total Lines:** 5,249
**Status:** Ready for Implementation
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## 📋 Document Index
### Quick Start
- **[README_STRATEGY.md](./README_STRATEGY.md)** - Master index with quick reference for all audiences
### Architecture & Design
- **[LILUX_RYE_SPLIT.md](./LILUX_RYE_SPLIT.md)** - The split philosophy, repository structure, benefits
- **[PACKAGING_AND_DISTRIBUTION.md](./PACKAGING_AND_DISTRIBUTION.md)** - How users install, learn, and use the system
### Implementation
- **[TECHNICAL_IMPLEMENTATION.md](./TECHNICAL_IMPLEMENTATION.md)** - Code refactoring, package setup, testing
- **[DEMO_STRUCTURE.md](./DEMO_STRUCTURE.md)** - All 17 demos defined and structured
- **[IMPLEMENTATION_ROADMAP.md](./IMPLEMENTATION_ROADMAP.md)** - 12-week timeline with detailed checklists
### User Resources
- **[USER_GUIDE.md](./USER_GUIDE.md)** - Complete guide for end users
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## 🎯 Reading by Role
### For Users
→ Start: [USER_GUIDE.md](./USER_GUIDE.md)
- Quick start (5 min)
- Demo walkthroughs
- Troubleshooting
### For Developers
→ Start: [TECHNICAL_IMPLEMENTATION.md](./TECHNICAL_IMPLEMENTATION.md)
→ Then: [DEMO_STRUCTURE.md](./DEMO_STRUCTURE.md)
- Package config
- Code refactoring
- Testing strategy
- Demo implementation
### For Architects
→ Start: [LILUX_RYE_SPLIT.md](./LILUX_RYE_SPLIT.md)
→ Then: [PACKAGING_AND_DISTRIBUTION.md](./PACKAGING_AND_DISTRIBUTION.md)
→ Plan: [IMPLEMENTATION_ROADMAP.md](./IMPLEMENTATION_ROADMAP.md)
- Architecture design
- User onboarding strategy
- Timeline & phases
### For Project Managers
→ Start: [IMPLEMENTATION_ROADMAP.md](./IMPLEMENTATION_ROADMAP.md)
- 12-week timeline
- Detailed checklists
- Success criteria
- Risk mitigation
### For Quick Overview
→ Read: [README_STRATEGY.md](./README_STRATEGY.md)
- Index of all documents
- Quick reference table
- Common questions
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## 📊 Document Statistics
| Document | Lines | Focus |
|----------|-------|-------|
| LILUX_RYE_SPLIT.md | 807 | Architecture |
| PACKAGING_AND_DISTRIBUTION.md | 1,024 | Strategy & UX |
| DEMO_STRUCTURE.md | 795 | Demo Details |
| TECHNICAL_IMPLEMENTATION.md | 805 | Code Guide |
| USER_GUIDE.md | 779 | User Docs |
| IMPLEMENTATION_ROADMAP.md | 586 | Timeline |
| README_STRATEGY.md | 453 | Index & Reference |
| **TOTAL** | **5,249** | Complete Strategy |
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## 🚀 The Vision
**One command installation** → **Guided learning path** → **Advanced system building**
```
pipx install rye
↓
rye-init (setup)
↓
Phase 1 demos: 4 core tools (30 min)
↓
Phase 2 demos: Advanced features (60 min)
↓
Phase 3 demos: Orchestration (90 min)
↓
Phase 4 demos: Mastery & showcase (variable)
↓
Build production AI-native systems
```
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## ✅ What's Included
- ✓ Complete architecture design
- ✓ Single package strategy (pipx install rye)
- ✓ User onboarding flow with 17 demos
- ✓ Code implementation guide
- ✓ 12-week development roadmap
- ✓ Success criteria & metrics
- ✓ Testing strategy
- ✓ Risk mitigation plan
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## 🎬 Next Steps
1. **Read** README_STRATEGY.md (quick overview)
2. **Choose** document(s) for your role
3. **Review** with team/stakeholders
4. **Begin** Phase 0 (refactoring) per IMPLEMENTATION_ROADMAP.md
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## 📍 Entry Points
From project root:
- **For overview:** See `STRATEGY_SUMMARY.md` or `DELIVERABLES.txt`
- **For all docs:** This folder (`docs/STRATEGY/`)
- **For quick start:** [README_STRATEGY.md](./README_STRATEGY.md)
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_Complete strategy documentation_
_Ready for implementation_
_Last Updated: 2026-01-28_
