plan-eng-review

An engineering plan review captures architecture decisions, data flow, and test coverage to align teams. It is needed to prevent plan reviews from failing to converge on a concrete execution plan before development starts.

Structure an architecture review using prompts that capture data flows, risk assessments, and tradeoffs. This approach produces decision-ready outputs with actionable recommendations, acceptance criteria, and follow-up tasks for the next sprint.

Document edge cases and test coverage during a design review by summarizing the architecture and test strategy in a single plan document. This structured approach ensures all critical data flows and risks are captured.

Yes, you can use ASCII diagrams for data flow documentation when helpful. Including diagrams in your architecture plan helps visualize data flows and supports clear communication of edge cases and risk tradeoffs.

The best way to lock in an execution plan is to run a structured review that defines scope, assesses risks, and outputs actionable recommendations. This ensures alignment on acceptance criteria and concrete follow-up tasks.

You should avoid a structured engineering plan review if your request lacks a defined scope. The workflow requires a clear scope to effectively capture architecture, assess risks, and generate actionable recommendations with tradeoffs.