- [ ] **Publish a baseline UI layout.**
→ *Capture 2–3 annotated screenshots (Explorer/Project tree, Editor, Terminal, VCS/Problems panels) and save in `/docs/ui-layout.md`.*
- [ ] **Question:** Which panels should always be visible during collaboration?
→ *Agree on a default (e.g. **Project/Explorer** left, **Editor** center, **Terminal/Problems/Test** bottom, **Git/Changes** right). Document in `/docs/ui-layout.md`.*
- [ ] **Set readable “pairing mode.”**
→ *Define presenter defaults: editor font ≥ 14–16pt, word wrap **on** for demos, line numbers **on**, whitespace markers **off** (unless debugging). Record in `/docs/ui-layout.md`.*
- [ ] **Question:** What quick toggles do you use while helping each other?
→ *List shortcuts for show/hide sidebar, toggle terminal, jump to problems, search in files. Add a short cheat sheet in `/docs/ui-layout.md`.*
- [ ] **Consistent theme for accessibility.**
→ *Pick light/dark + colorblind-friendly theme options for screen sharing. Note both, and when to switch (e.g. bright room vs. projector).*
- [ ] **Standard status info in the footer.**
→ *Ensure language/interpreter/SDK, line endings, encoding, and Git branch are visible in the status bar. Add a screenshot to `/docs/ui-layout.md`.*
- [ ] **Question:** How will newcomers “feel at home” on any machine?
→ *Describe a 60-second layout setup (open panels, resize docks) + link to settings import if available. Put steps in the README → “First-time UI Setup.”*
- [ ] **Pairing-friendly editor view.**
→ *Enable minimap (optional), bracket pair guides, indentation guides, and current line highlight. Document the chosen defaults.*
- [ ] **Task/context panels for mentoring.**
→ *Keep **TODO/Tasks** or **Issues** panel discoverable so helpers can see current work quickly. Add the panel location to `/docs/ui-layout.md`.*
- [ ] **Cross-OS notes.**
→ *If dock positions differ on Windows/macOS/Linux, include per-OS screenshots and any gotchas (e.g. full-screen, title bar, HiDPI scaling).*
- [ ] **Verification issue.**
→ *Create “UI Layout Verified” issue where each member posts a screenshot of their IDE with the agreed layout and confirms the pairing mode works.*
- [ ] **Iteration policy.**
→ *When proposing layout tweaks, open an `ide-ui` labeled issue with before/after screenshots; update `/docs/ui-layout.md` after agreement.*