writing-plans

Implementation plans for feature specs detail end-to-end tasks, touched files, tests, and documentation checkpoints before coding begins. This process translates written specifications into concrete, step-by-step guidance to reduce ambiguity and rework.

The best way to structure feature planning documents is using a standardized header and step-by-step task format. Plans are saved to docs/plans/YYYY-MM-DD-<feature-name>.md to ensure consistent formatting for version control and team handoffs.

You need a detailed task-level plan for software engineering workflows when implementing features, refactors, or large enhancements. It provides end-to-end guidance across files, tests, and documentation to prevent ambiguity before coding begins.

Yes, you can use a standardized plan format for refactors and large enhancements. The process generates a complete plan with a standardized header, detailing tasks, touched files, tests, and checkpoints for organized traceability and reuse.

You save and organize feature plans by storing them under docs/plans/YYYY-MM-DD-<feature-name>.md. This date-prefixed filename structure ensures organized traceability and easy reference for future version control and team handoffs.