feature-plan

To turn a feature idea into an implementation plan, structure the request by defining scope, a clear definition of done, and specific build steps. This process shapes ambiguous concepts into a bounded, execution-ready document before development begins.

Scope control in feature planning separates what is in scope for the current build from what should be deferred. This ensures the implementation plan remains bounded, focused, and manageable before any engineering work starts.

Create an execution-ready plan by reading repository rules, caller contracts, and touched files to produce a concrete breakdown. This yields a precise, reviewable specification that can be handed directly to an engineer.

You need a plan-gate workflow when a product owner requires a single approved slice before implementation begins. It converts an ambiguous feature request into a coherent specification to establish a source of truth.

Yes, feature planning requires reading repository rules, caller contracts, and touched files. This ensures the generated implementation plan produces execution-ready steps without proposing unsupported changes to the codebase.

The best way to define a slice before implementation is to structure the feature request into a concrete plan with a definition of done. This removes ambiguity and establishes a single source of truth for the engineering work.