task-breakdown-phase

Task breakdown with a TDD-first approach generates actionable development tasks that define test cases and implementation guidelines before coding begins. This ensures every task is test-driven, right-sized, and sequenced with clear dependencies.

Measurable acceptance criteria in task breakdown are explicit, testable conditions that each software development task must satisfy. Defining them ensures that implementation hints and TDD workflows produce verifiable, complete feature components.

Sequencing task dependencies involves mapping architecture components and implementation hints to generate a comprehensive task list. This process identifies the critical path, ensuring right-sized tasks flow logically without blocking the development workflow.

Yes, automating task breakdown requires plan.md and spec.md files as dependencies. These inputs provide the necessary project architecture components and feature specifications to generate right-sized tasks with TDD workflows and acceptance criteria.

Right-sizing tasks for software development involves breaking down the plan into actionable units, each with explicit dependencies, measurable acceptance criteria, and TDD workflows. This prevents oversized tasks and ensures a smooth implementation phase.