lifecycle

Managing dependencies in multi-phase projects requires decomposing work into sequential phases with defined gates. This skill automates task execution within each phase using a wave-based dependency resolution algorithm, ensuring subsequent phases only begin after preceding ones are successfully gated.

Wave-based dependency resolution is an orchestration mechanism that executes tasks within a project phase in the correct order. It resolves dependencies dynamically, ensuring that tasks are only executed when their prerequisites are met and that phases maintain strict sequential progression.

Quality gates act as review checkpoints between project phases to maintain standards and allow iterative improvements. This skill integrates reviewer-based gate approvals, ensuring a phase is fully reviewed and approved before the next phase of task execution begins.

Yes, phase-based project management is suited for software features requiring architectural design, core development, and testing. This skill integrates architect-led planning to decompose the project into sequential phases, managing the entire structured lifecycle from design to user acceptance testing.

The best way to orchestrate multi-stage projects is to use a structured lifecycle approach with defined gates and dependencies. This skill provides phase-based decomposition and automated dependency resolution, ensuring tasks are executed correctly and phases meet quality criteria before proceeding.

A structured project lifecycle with rigid quality gates may not suit projects requiring continuous, non-sequential delivery or highly iterative agile workflows. It is designed for multi-stage projects where phases must be strictly gated and dependencies resolved before subsequent execution begins.