Implement project tracking synchronization process

ROADMAP_STATUS.md

@@ -170,6 +170,29 @@ The following documents and scripts are available for release preparation:
 - [plan_v1.2.0_milestone.sh](scripts/plan_v1.2.0_milestone.sh) - Script for planning the v1.2.0 milestone, including creating milestone documentation, transition plan, and issue templates
 - [create_v1.2.0_issues.sh](scripts/create_v1.2.0_issues.sh) - Script for creating GitHub issues for the v1.2.0 milestone
 
+## Project Tracking Synchronization
+
+This project uses a regular synchronization process to keep documentation and GitHub issues aligned. For detailed information, see:
+
+- [Synchronization Process Guide](docs/SYNC_PROCESS.md) - Complete guide to the synchronization process
+- [Progress Update Template](docs/templates/progress_update_template.md) - Template for issue progress updates
+- [Monthly Review Template](docs/templates/monthly_review_template.md) - Template for monthly review reports
+- [Commit Tracking Template](docs/templates/commit_tracking_template.md) - Template for significant commit tracking
+
+### Synchronization Scripts
+
+- [verify_sync.sh](scripts/verify_sync.sh) - Verify alignment between documentation and issues
+- [monthly_review.sh](scripts/monthly_review.sh) - Conduct monthly roadmap reviews
+- [update_milestone_progress.sh](scripts/update_milestone_progress.sh) - Update milestone progress tracking
+
+### Automated Workflows
+
+The `.github/workflows/sync-project-tracking.yml` workflow automatically:
+- Analyzes commit changes
+- Updates relevant issues with progress information
+- Checks milestone progress
+- Posts tracking sync reports
+
 ## Project Status Summary
 
 For a comprehensive overview of the project's current status, accomplishments, and future plans, please refer to the following documents:

docs/SYNC_PROCESS.md

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+# Project Tracking Synchronization Process
+
+This document describes the regular process to keep project tracking documents and GitHub issues synchronized.
+
+## Overview
+
+Maintaining consistency between documentation (ROADMAP_STATUS.md, VERSION_MAPPING.md) and GitHub issues is essential for project transparency and team coordination. This process ensures that all tracking documents reflect the current state of the project.
+
+## Automated Synchronization
+
+### GitHub Actions Workflow
+
+The `sync-project-tracking.yml` workflow automatically runs on pushes to main when changes occur in:
+- `src/**` - Source code changes
+- `docs/**` - Documentation changes
+- `scripts/**` - Script changes
+- `tests/**` - Test changes
+- `ROADMAP_STATUS.md` - Roadmap updates
+- `VERSION_MAPPING.md` - Version mapping updates
+- `README.md` - README updates
+
+The workflow performs:
+1. Analyzes commit changes
+2. Updates relevant issues with progress information
+3. Checks milestone progress
+4. Posts tracking sync reports
+
+### Manual Scripts
+
+#### Update Milestone Progress
+```bash
+./scripts/update_milestone_progress.sh
+```
+This script:
+- Fetches milestone information from GitHub
+- Calculates progress percentages based on open/closed issues
+- Reports current milestone status
+
+#### Verify Synchronization
+```bash
+./scripts/verify_sync.sh
+```
+This script:
+- Verifies alignment between ROADMAP_STATUS.md and GitHub issues
+- Checks for discrepancies in progress percentages
+- Reports any inconsistencies
+
+## After Each Significant Commit
+
+### Checklist
+
+After making a significant commit that affects project progress:
+
+- [ ] **Update affected issues** with progress percentages
+  - Use the issue progress template (see [Templates](#templates))
+  - Include specific changes made
+  - Update completion percentage
+
+- [ ] **Add detailed progress updates** to relevant issues
+  - Describe what was accomplished
+  - Note any blockers or challenges
+  - Link to related commits or PRs
+
+- [ ] **Update ROADMAP_STATUS.md** if progress changes
+  - Update the progress percentage in the feature table
+  - Add notes about the current status
+  - Update "Recent Progress Updates" section if significant
+
+- [ ] **Verify synchronization** between documentation and issues
+  - Run `./scripts/verify_sync.sh`
+  - Address any discrepancies reported
+
+### Progress Update Guidelines
+
+1. **Increment progress** when:
+   - A sub-feature is completed
+   - Tests are added and passing
+   - Documentation is updated
+   - Bug fixes are implemented
+
+2. **Progress percentage guidance**:
+   - 0-25%: Initial implementation started
+   - 25-50%: Core functionality implemented
+   - 50-75%: Tests and documentation added
+   - 75-90%: Bug fixes and refinements
+   - 90-100%: Final review and polish
+
+## Monthly Review Process
+
+### Schedule
+
+Monthly reviews should be conducted on the first week of each month.
+
+### Monthly Review Checklist
+
+Run the monthly review script or follow this manual checklist:
+
+```bash
+./scripts/monthly_review.sh
+```
+
+#### Manual Checklist
+
+- [ ] **Hold roadmap review session**
+  - Review all milestone progress
+  - Discuss blockers and challenges
+  - Adjust priorities if needed
+
+- [ ] **Update all issue progress indicators**
+  - Review each open issue
+  - Update progress percentages
+  - Add monthly progress comments
+
+- [ ] **Verify milestone progress**
+  - Check milestone completion rates
+  - Update milestone due dates if needed
+  - Identify at-risk milestones
+
+- [ ] **Update documentation to reflect actual progress**
+  - Review ROADMAP_STATUS.md accuracy
+  - Update VERSION_MAPPING.md if needed
+  - Review release notes
+
+- [ ] **Check for discrepancies**
+  - Run `./scripts/verify_sync.sh`
+  - Fix any inconsistencies
+  - Document any intentional differences
+
+### Monthly Review Report Template
+
+Use the template at `docs/templates/monthly_review_template.md` for documenting the review.
+
+## Templates
+
+### Issue Progress Update Template
+
+Located at: `docs/templates/progress_update_template.md`
+
+Use this template when adding progress comments to issues.
+
+### Monthly Review Report Template
+
+Located at: `docs/templates/monthly_review_template.md`
+
+Use this template for documenting monthly review outcomes.
+
+### Commit Tracking Template
+
+Located at: `docs/templates/commit_tracking_template.md`
+
+Use this template for significant commits that affect project progress.
+
+## Success Criteria
+
+The synchronization process is successful when:
+
+1. **Regular updates to issues** reflecting current progress
+2. **Consistent alignment** between roadmap and issues
+3. **Up-to-date documentation** matching implementation status
+4. **Clear tracking** of milestone progress
+
+## Related Documents
+
+- [ROADMAP_STATUS.md](../ROADMAP_STATUS.md) - Project roadmap and progress
+- [VERSION_MAPPING.md](../VERSION_MAPPING.md) - Version mapping guide
+- [Release Notes](release_notes/) - Release documentation
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Common Issues
+
+1. **Workflow not triggering**
+   - Check that changes are in watched paths
+   - Verify branch is main
+   - Check Actions tab for errors
+
+2. **Progress percentages don't match**
+   - Run verification script
+   - Manually reconcile differences
+   - Update both documentation and issues
+
+3. **Missing milestone updates**
+   - Ensure issues are assigned to milestones
+   - Check milestone existence in GitHub
+   - Verify API access in workflows
+
+### Getting Help
+
+If you encounter issues with the synchronization process:
+1. Check the GitHub Actions logs
+2. Review the verification script output
+3. Open an issue with the "infrastructure" label
+
+## Changelog
+
+- **Initial Version**: Established synchronization process documentation

docs/templates/commit_tracking_template.md

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+# Commit Tracking Template
+
+Use this template for documenting significant commits that affect project progress.
+
+---
+
+## Commit Summary
+
+**Commit SHA**: [COMMIT_SHA]
+**Date**: [DATE]
+**Author**: [AUTHOR]
+
+---
+
+## Changes Overview
+
+### Type of Change
+- [ ] Feature implementation
+- [ ] Bug fix
+- [ ] Documentation update
+- [ ] Test addition
+- [ ] Refactoring
+- [ ] Build/CI update
+
+### Affected Components
+- [ ] GDB Integration
+- [ ] UART Driver
+- [ ] Semihosting
+- [ ] QEMU Machine Types
+- [ ] Testing Framework
+- [ ] Network Simulation
+- [ ] Virtual Sensors
+- [ ] CI/CD Pipeline
+- [ ] Documentation
+
+---
+
+## Progress Impact
+
+### Issues Affected
+| Issue | Previous Progress | New Progress | Notes |
+|-------|-------------------|--------------|-------|
+| #[number] | [X]% | [Y]% | [Brief notes] |
+
+### Milestone Impact
+| Milestone | Feature | Progress Change |
+|-----------|---------|-----------------|
+| [v1.X.0] | [Feature] | [X]% → [Y]% |
+
+---
+
+## Documentation Updates Required
+
+- [ ] ROADMAP_STATUS.md updated
+- [ ] VERSION_MAPPING.md updated (if version change)
+- [ ] API documentation updated
+- [ ] Test documentation updated
+- [ ] README updated
+
+---
+
+## Verification
+
+- [ ] All tests pass
+- [ ] Documentation is accurate
+- [ ] Issue progress updated
+- [ ] Roadmap status updated
+
+---
+
+## Related Items
+
+- Related Issues: #[number], #[number]
+- Related PRs: #[number]
+- Blocks: #[number]
+- Depends on: #[number]
+
+---
+
+## Notes
+
+[Additional notes about this commit's significance]
+
+---
+
+## Usage Instructions
+
+1. Copy the template above for significant commits
+2. Fill in all relevant sections
+3. Post as a comment on related issues
+4. Attach to PR description if applicable
+
+## When to Use
+
+Use this template for commits that:
+- Complete a significant portion of a feature
+- Fix critical bugs
+- Add substantial test coverage
+- Update major documentation
+- Change project infrastructure
+
+For minor commits (typo fixes, small refactors), this template is not necessary.