technical-planning

Task breakdown transforms a feature into specific, testable tasks by identifying discrete work units, defining acceptance criteria, and sequencing steps. List 3–5 concrete tasks with clear inputs, outputs, and success conditions to make implementation straightforward.

Dependencies and sequencing map which tasks block others and which can run in parallel. Document task prerequisites and relationships to optimize schedule, reduce bottlenecks, and enable team coordination across frontend, backend, and integration work.

A testing strategy defines unit, integration, and end-to-end tests mapped to each task. Document test scope, inputs, and success criteria alongside implementation tasks to catch issues early and validate acceptance criteria.

Complexity estimation assigns effort levels or story points to tasks based on dependencies, scope, and risk. Recording estimates alongside task breakdowns helps predict timeline, allocate resources, and communicate feasibility to stakeholders.

Acceptance criteria define what done looks like for each task, reducing ambiguity and rework. Clear criteria tied to tasks ensure testing validates the right outcomes and stakeholders agree on feature completion.