writing-plans

Implementation plans require no external tools beyond the current workspace. You need a feature design to convert into actionable, task-ready steps, which are then saved as markdown files in the docs/plans directory with date stamps for traceability.

The best way to break down feature implementation into time-boxed tasks is to generate bite-sized steps that include test definitions, minimal code implementations, and frequent commit guidance. This approach emphasizes test-driven development and clear handoffs between iterations.

To structure documentation for new feature planning and traceability, save the generated implementation plans to a standardized location using a date-stamped naming convention like docs/plans/YYYY-MM-DD-feature-name.md. This ensures all touched files, tests, and commit messages are tracked.

Test-driven development workflow integrates directly with automated implementation planning by defining tests and minimal implementations within each bite-sized task. The generated plan guides engineers through TDD iterations alongside frequent commit checkpoints and documentation updates.