writing-plans

To turn a product spec into a TDD implementation plan, you decompose the work into bite-sized 2–5 minute tasks with explicit file edits, concrete code, and specific test commands. This step-by-step approach minimizes execution ambiguity during build execution.

File decomposition in implementation planning is the process of mapping file structure up front and breaking multi-step engineering specifications into independent, executable tasks. It ensures each step contains concrete code and commands for test-driven development.

Structure engineering workflows for multi-step feature builds by enforcing a strict plan document format with bite-sized step granularity. This requires splitting work into independent plans when a spec spans multiple subsystems to ensure clear task sequencing.

Implementation planning works for multi-subsystem specs by recommending you split the work into independent plans. This scope checking ensures each plan remains focused on a single subsystem rather than mixing unrelated engineering workflows.

Implementation plans require no placeholders for test writing to minimize execution ambiguity. Enforcing a strict execution format with concrete code, test content, and specific commands ensures each step is actionable and verifiable.