start-next-issue

name	start-next-issue
description	Suggests the next GitHub issue to work on from a PRD breakdown, confirms it with the user, and initiates the pre-implementation discussion.

Start Next Issue

Select the next issue to work on from a PRD breakdown, confirm it with the user, and begin the discussion before implementation.

Process

1. Determine the next issue

• Review the list of open issues from the PRD breakdown.
• Suggest the next issue in order (backend-first, then frontend linked to completed backend).
• Highlight any dependencies (for frontend issues, reference the related backend issue).
• Review the list of closed issues from the PRD breakdown. Read the closing comment of each closed issue.

2. Confirm with the user

Present the suggested issue with:

• Title
• Issue number
• Type (backend / frontend)
• Blocked by (if any)
• Related backend issue (for frontend)
• Summary of what the issue builds

Ask the user:

• Does this issue make sense to start now?
• Do you agree with the suggested order?

Wait for user confirmation before proceeding.

3. Initiate discussion

Once confirmed, start a structured pre-implementation discussion:

1. Objective: Confirm the expected outcome of the issue.
2. Backend: Discuss endpoints, schema, architecture, tools, or libraries.
3. Frontend: Discuss layout, components, interactions, and libraries (if applicable).
4. Important decisions / trade-offs: Any critical design choices or limitations.
5. Questions / uncertainties: Open points to clarify before coding.

Interview the user relentlessly about every aspect of this plan until you reach a shared understanding. Walk down each branch of the design tree, resolving dependencies between decisions one-by-one. For each question, provide your recommended answer. Ensure all points are clarified and the user approves the plan.

4. Mark issue as ready

• Once discussion is complete, mark the issue as ready to start coding.
• For frontend issues, ensure the related backend issue is completed or reference it.

No coding begins until this step is fully completed and agreed upon.