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To research a codebase before planning, you need to map existing modules, services, and patterns to understand what exists. This reconnaissance gathers domain knowledge and codebase context to inform planning decisions without executing implementations.

Domain research for software planning is the process of collecting problem space data, approaches, and tradeoffs to compare options. It ensures informed decisions by cross-referencing sources and documenting findings for handoff to engineering planning phases.

Documenting research sources for engineering handoff requires recording references and findings thoroughly. You must clearly delineate research findings, ensuring strategic guidance and codebase context are structured for plan-eng and plan-ceo consumption.

You need to gather domain knowledge before planning when exploring unfamiliar domains or new features. This preparation enables informed options and better risk assessment prior to executing plan-eng and plan-ceo phases.

Yes, codebase reconnaissance maps existing modules while domain research collects approaches and tradeoffs to compare options. Together they provide strategic guidance to assess risks when exploring unfamiliar domains or new features.