planning

A complete implementation plan documents every file touchpoint, test, and validation step before coding to reduce churn. You need explicit plan structures with exact file paths, commands, and headers to ensure a repeatable, auditable workflow.

A TDD-driven workflow enforces iterative development through failing tests, minimal implementations, and frequent commits. Planning applies this by detailing test requirements and validation steps upfront across code, tests, and documentation before execution begins.

Planning multi-step tasks requires detailing exact file touchpoints and validation steps, then producing clear plan documents for teammate handoff. Save these structured plans to paths like docs/plans/YYYY-MM-DD-feature-name.md for step-by-step execution.

TDD planning applies specifically to multi-step tasks with clear prerequisites. It enables frequent commits and thorough documentation by requiring explicit plan structures, exact file paths, and commands before any coding begins.

The best way is comprehensive planning that documents tasks, files, tests, and requirements before touching code. This approach requires a structured plan with exact file paths and commands, ensuring an auditable workflow across code, tests, and docs.

Implementation planning reduces churn by detailing every file touchpoint, test, and validation step before coding. This structured approach ensures teammates follow a repeatable, auditable workflow with explicit requirements and clear execution handoff.