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+---
+description: Build the Juliet project using FastBuild
+---
+
+This workflow sets up the Juliet build environment and runs `fbuild`.
+
+1. To build a specific configuration (e.g., msvc-Debug):
+// turbo
+`cmd /c "misc\shell.bat & fbuild msvc-Debug"`
+
+2. To build the default (msvc):
+// turbo
+`cmd /c "misc\shell.bat & fbuild msvc"`
+
+3. To see all available targets:
+// turbo
+`cmd /c "misc\shell.bat & fbuild -targets"`
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+---
+description: Recompile shaders for the Juliet project
+---
+
+This workflow recompiles all shaders using the `recompile_shaders.bat` script.
+
+1. Recompile all shaders:
+// turbo
+`cmd /c "misc\shell.bat & misc\recompile_shaders.bat"`
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+# Juliet Engine: User Stories & Prioritisation
+
+## Priority 1: Critical Stabilization & Core Features
+
+### [US-01] High-Performance Memory Allocation
+Story: As a developer, I want a MemoryArena and ScratchAllocator for transient engine allocations.
+Rationale: HIGH PRIORITY. Fundamental for performance and upcoming multithreading.
+Target: Core Memory Systems
+
+### [US-02] Robust String Struct
+Story: As a developer, I want a String utility based on buffer + size instead of null-termination.
+Rationale: Essential for safety and performance; prevents common C-string bugs.
+Target: String.cpp
+
+### [US-03] Bindless Transformation Cleanup
+Story: As a developer, I want to remove Vertex Buffer support and related state resets, transitioning the engine to a 100% bindless architecture.
+Rationale: Simplifies the D3D12 backend and leverages our recent bindless implementation for all rendering tasks.
+Target: D3D12RenderPass.cpp, D3D12CommandList.cpp
+
+### [US-04] Internal Message Queue Framework
+Story: As a developer, I want a custom-built internal message queue to handle engine and OS events.
+Rationale: Decouples event handling from the OS and provides a clean framework for window resizing and input.
+Target: Core Event System
+
+---
+
+## Priority 2: Performance & Usability
+
+### [US-05] Custom Lightweight Asset Management
+Story: As a developer, I want a custom-built lightweight system for asset discovery and loading.
+Rationale: Minimizes external dependencies and fits the custom nature of the engine.
+Target: JulietApp\main.cpp Refactoring
+
+---
+
+## Priority 3: Infrastructure & Parity
+
+### [US-06] Centralized Asset Management
+Story: As a developer, I want to load assets (textures, shaders) through a centralized system rather than hardcoded paths.
+Rationale: Improves project organization and allows for easier deployment/packaging of the application.
+Target: JulietApp\main.cpp Refactoring
+
+### [US-07] UTF-8 String Support
+Story: As a developer, I want the engine's string library to support UTF-8 encoding.
+Rationale: Necessary for internationalization and handling file paths with non-ASCII characters.
+Target: String.cpp
+
+### [US-08] D3D12 Dynamic Loading (Deprioritized)
+Story: As a user, I want the application to eventually check for D3D12 support via LoadLibrary.
+Rationale: Stability feature for later stages of development.
+Target: D3D12GraphicsDevice.cpp
+
+---
+
+## Decision Point: Phase 4 & Networking
+*Tasks like SPIR-V toolchain transition and cross-platform networking are currently considered Low Priority compared to engine stability.*