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Break down a coding task into a structured implementation plan with clear steps, file identification, and risk assessment.

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Break down a coding task into a structured implementation plan with clear steps, file identification, and risk assessment.
# Planning Skill Use this skill when starting a new coding task to create a thorough implementation plan. ## Steps ### 1. Understand the Task - Read the issue/task description completely - Identify the expected outcome and acceptance criteria - Note any constraints or requirements mentioned ### 2. Explore the Codebase - Find the repository root and read the project structure - Identify the tech stack (language, framework, test runner) - Read README, CONTRIBUTING, or similar docs if they exist - Find existing tests to understand testing patterns ### 3. Identify Relevant Files - Use `grep` to find code related to the task - Read the most relevant files (entry points, related modules) - Identify which files need to be modified vs. created - Check for existing patterns you should follow ### 4. Write the Plan Use `write_todos` to create a structured plan: ``` write_todos([ "1. <specific change in specific file>", "2. <next specific change>", "3. Write tests for <feature>", "4. Run test suite and fix failures", "5. Review all changes" ]) ``` ### 5. Assess Risks - Are there breaking changes? - Are there edge cases to handle? - Does this affect other parts of the codebase? - Flag anything uncertain for review ## Guidelines - Plans should have 3-10 concrete steps - Each step should be specific enough to execute without further planning - Include test writing and test running as explicit steps - End with a review/verification step
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