Current Task

INIT-003 — Bootstrap Application

Mandatory References (read before writing any code):

- AI.md (Sections 21–27 — operational rules)
- WORKFLOW.md (Steps 8A and 8B)
- PROJECT.md
- IMPLEMENTATION_ROADMAP.md
- Sprint 0 Execution Plan
- MIB — locate INIT-003 and read "Files Expected"
- DBP
- ADR
- TCS

Review the implementation of:

- INIT-001
- INIT-002
- INIT-005

before making any changes.

Requirements

Implement ONLY Task INIT-003.

Do NOT implement any part of INIT-004 or later tasks.

The implementation must provide:

- Application bootstrap process
- Environment loading
- Configuration initialization
- Helper loading
- Root path definition
- Basic application initialization sequence

Rules

- Use Native PHP 7.4 only.
- Follow the approved architecture.
- Bootstrap must remain lightweight.
- Do NOT create Router.
- Do NOT create Controllers.
- Do NOT create Models.
- Do NOT create Services.
- Do NOT create Middleware.
- Do NOT connect to the database.
- Do NOT implement request handling.
- Do NOT implement business logic.

Create ONLY the files listed in MIB under INIT-003 "Files Expected".

Do NOT execute git commands.

Prepare a commit message suggestion only.

Do NOT run terminal commands that modify the project without stating them first.

If you determine an additional file is required that is NOT listed in the MIB:

STOP.

Explain why.

Reference the documentation.

Wait for approval.

If you encounter a design decision not covered by documentation:

STOP.

Explain the conflict.

Wait for approval.

After implementation provide:

1. Implementation Summary
2. Files Created (confirm each matches MIB)
3. Files Modified
4. Acceptance Criteria Verification
5. Definition of Done Checklist
6. Proposed Git Commit Message (do NOT execute)
7. Any deviations from documentation

Do not continue to INIT-004.

Wait for approval.