planning-with-files

To create a persistent task plan, you define your goal and phases in a task_plan.md file. This enforces a 3-file markdown pattern to organize planning, notes, and final deliverables while tracking progress.

Tracking complex research tasks is best done by updating a task_plan.md file after each activity to mark phases complete. You also store research findings and decisions in a notes.md file for future reuse.

The 3-file pattern organizes project management into task_plan.md for goals and phases, notes.md for knowledge storage, and a deliverable file for outputs. This structure reduces miscommunication and prevents context loss.

Yes, you can use markdown files as working memory for ongoing work. They act as a persistent, easily updatable record of your goals, research notes, and deliverables, ensuring you never lose context between sessions.

You need explicit planning files like task_plan.md when handling multi-step projects or research tasks. If your work benefits from progress tracking and knowledge storage, this persistent markdown structure guides execution effectively.

No, this planning approach does not require specific project management software. It relies entirely on creating and updating standard markdown files within your working directory to manage and track complex tasks.