Goal Summary:

An elevator pitch (value statement) that describes the Feature in a clear, concise way. Complete during New status.

Reduce the burden on central and central-db when querying data that is not used.  When returning various List<Type> objects we query and return the entire serialized object from the database and return only a small subset of fields.  This is an undue burden on central, on central-db, and on the traffic between the two.  We can greatly reduce the amount of data being pulled and sent by only querying the fields we need vs the entire byte array.

Goals and expected user outcomes:

The observable functionality that the user now has as a result of receiving this feature. Include the anticipated primary user type/persona and which existing features, if any, will be expanded. Complete during New status.

Significantly improve the memory profiles of services returning List<Type> on both central and central-db.  Reducing code as well to avoid unnecessary object conversions.

Acceptance Criteria:

A list of specific needs or objectives that a feature must deliver in order to be considered complete. Be sure to include nonfunctional requirements such as security, reliability, performance, maintainability, scalability, usability, etc. Initial completion during Refinement status.

List<Type> services only query what data they need.

Success Criteria or KPIs measured:

A list of specific, measurable criteria that will be used to determine if the feature is successful. Include key performance indicators (KPIs) or other metrics., etc. Initial completion during Refinement status.

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Use Cases (Optional):

Include use case diagrams, main success scenarios, alternative flow scenarios together with user type/persona. Initial completion during Refinement status.

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Out of Scope (Optional):

High-level list of items that are out of scope. Initial completion during Refinement status.

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Had a lengthy discussion with Claude Code on the subject.  I'm not certain I agree with the math, but the premise is certainly correct.  

list-object-optimization-executive-summary.md

list-object-optimization-analysis.md