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Execution plan gating requires drafting a tactical TODO file and securing approval before starting any Laravel project changes. This prevents drift and untracked work by validating module anchors and canonical coverage across delivery.

Tactical TODO gating is a governance mechanism requiring structured pre-implementation planning before code or documentation changes. It generates formal execution plans and baselines to ensure traceability across large, multi-module Laravel projects.

You need canonical coverage and module anchors when managing large, multi-module Laravel projects requiring strict governance. These mechanisms ensure module coherence, decision baseline satisfaction, and evidence-backed planning for delivery.

Set up a decision baseline by drafting a tactical TODO file that defines gate criteria and module anchors. Secure approval before changes to enforce alignment, validate canonical coverage, and generate a formal execution plan for traceability.

This gating approach targets large, multi-module Laravel projects requiring explicit gating, module anchors, and canonical decisions. Small projects without complex module interactions may not need this level of structured pre-implementation planning and traceability enforcement.

Untracked work occurs without formal execution plans due to lack of governance and alignment before implementation changes. Tactical TODO gating addresses this by applying gate criteria, validating module coherence, and securing decision baselines prior to delivery.