# progress — Ace Git Copilot Optimization Implementation Track

## Current Status
Last visited: 2026-06-30T10:06:11Z

## Iteration Status
Current iteration: 1 / 32

## Milestones Checklist
- [ ] Milestone 1: Startup optimization (lazy-loading of heavy imports)
  - [x] Analysis of heavy imports and startup profile
  - [/] Implementation of lazy loading
  - [ ] Verification: `ace --help` executes in <250ms with 0 ruff errors/warnings
- [ ] Milestone 2: Codebase refactoring & UI/UX styling
  - [ ] Eliminate unused/redundant modules and imports
  - [ ] Clean up prompts/logs/banners (remove verbose/cringy emojis, apply professional typography)
  - [ ] Verification: build, unit tests pass, 0 ruff errors/warnings
- [ ] Milestone 3: Test suite speed & reliability
  - [ ] Profile tests and optimize fixtures/mocks
  - [ ] Verification: all 52 tests run in <15s with 0 ruff errors/warnings
- [ ] Milestone 4: E2E and adversarial hardening
  - [ ] Poll for `TEST_READY.md` from testing track
  - [ ] Phase 1: Pass 100% of E2E tests for Tiers 1-4
  - [ ] Phase 2: Adversarial Coverage Hardening with Tier 5 (Adversarial Testing)
  - [ ] Verification: all tests pass, clean auditor report, 0 ruff errors/warnings

## Retrospective Notes
- Not started yet.
