planning-patterns

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents costly rework and unexpected issues by enforcing a rigorous planning methodology that prioritizes research, risk identification, and test strategy before any coding begins. It ensures a clear path from requirements to implementation.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Requirements Analysis: Explicitly defines stated and implicit requirements, constraints, and non-requirements to ensure a complete understanding of the task.
• Codebase Research: Guides on exploring existing patterns, integration points, and tests before writing new code, leveraging existing solutions and avoiding duplication.
• Design Document: Structures implementation steps, test strategy, and risk mitigation plans for clear execution, providing a blueprint for development.
• Use Case: A developer is assigned a new feature. They can use this skill to systematically analyze requirements, research the existing codebase for similar patterns, and create a detailed design document outlining implementation steps, tests, and potential risks, ensuring a smooth development process.

Quick Start

Generate a planning document for a new 'user profile' feature, including requirements, codebase research questions, and a proposed design with implementation steps and risks.