writing-plans

An implementation plan translates a high-level spec into executable tasks by mapping file structure, code changes, testing steps, and documentation requirements. This creates a shared roadmap for engineering teams to start coding with clear ownership boundaries.

Task decomposition maps complex specs into bite-sized tasks with clear boundaries by applying DRY, YAGNI, and TDD principles. This structured planning enforces repeatable checkpoints and produces a plan document with a header and task-level steps for execution handoff.

The best way to enforce TDD principles in implementation planning is to generate plan documents that explicitly detail testing steps and traceable checkpoints for each task. This ensures testable, concise plans that align with multi-step software development workflows.

Yes, implementation planning works for multi-step features by assuming zero codebase context and documenting discovery steps, ownership, and deliverables. This approach ensures comprehensive coverage of file structures, task breakdowns, and documentation across engineering teams.

A plan-review loop is needed before implementation handoff to validate that the plan document contains accurate task breakdowns, traceable checkpoints, and clear ownership. This review ensures teams can transition to coding with a repeatable, shared roadmap.

Yes, you can generate a comprehensive plan document that explicitly details which files to touch, what code changes are needed, and documentation requirements. This artifact includes a plan header, task-level steps, and execution handoff deliverables.