writing-plans

Implementation planning for multi-step engineering tasks breaks work into bite-sized, test-driven tasks that specify exactly what to check, where to change files, and how to verify the results.

Breaking down a complex software refactor into executable tasks involves decomposing the spec into bite-sized steps with explicit file creation, modification, and testing guidance so an engineer can execute without prior codebase context.

Yes, you can generate an implementation plan without prior codebase context because the plan provides context-aware handoff by specifying exact file paths, code blocks, and verification commands for each execution step.

The best way to structure task decomposition for multi-step engineering work is using a structured plan format that defines exact file paths, test strategy, and command blocks for each bite-sized implementation step.

Generated implementation plan artifacts are saved to a predictable location under docs/superpowers/plans, ensuring the task decomposition specifications are available for later review or engineering handoff execution.