Kanban-md: A File-Based Approach to Project Management for AI-Assisted Development

This article introduces kanban-md, a unique project management tool that leverages markdown files within a local directory for task tracking. For audit and assurance professionals, this approach offers enhanced transparency, version control, and a robust audit trail for development projects, especially those involving AI agents. The integration with the codebase and the ability to document decisions directly within task files can significantly improve the traceability and accountability of software development processes.