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To break down a large software feature, you decompose the work into smaller, verifiable tasks with explicit acceptance criteria and mapped dependencies to ensure correct implementation order.

Mapping dependencies for project management involves identifying the dependency graph between components, allowing you to slice tasks vertically and plan the correct implementation sequence.

Writing acceptance criteria for task decomposition requires reading the spec, understanding the work, and defining explicit verification checkpoints for each smaller, sliced task.

Yes, task decomposition requires a clear spec and a solid understanding of the work to accurately break down large tasks and map their dependencies.

You should avoid vertical slicing for task organization when lacking a clear spec or dependency graph, as mapping dependencies and writing verifiable acceptance criteria require defined project boundaries.