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name: decomposing-tasks
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description: Use when you have a complete feature spec and need to plan implementation - analyzes task dependencies, groups into sequential/parallel phases, validates task quality (no XL tasks, explicit files), and calculates parallelization time savings
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# Task Decomposition
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Analyze a feature specification and decompose it into an execution-ready plan with automatic phase grouping based on file dependencies.
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**When to use:** After completing a feature spec, before implementation.
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**Announce:** "I'm using the Task Decomposition skill to create an execution plan."
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## Overview
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This skill transforms a feature specification into a structured implementation plan by:
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1. Extracting tasks from spec
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2. Analyzing file dependencies between tasks
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3. Grouping into phases (sequential or parallel)
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4. Validating task quality
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5. Outputting executable plan.md
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## PR-Sized Chunks Philosophy
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**Tasks should be PR-sized, thematically coherent units** - not mechanical file-by-file splits.
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**Think like a senior engineer:**
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- ❌ "Add schema" + "Install dependency" + "Add routes" (3 tiny tasks)
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- ✅ "Database Foundation" (schema + migration + dependencies as one unit)
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**Task chunking principles:**
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1. **Thematic Coherence** - Task represents a complete "thing"
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- Complete subsystem (agent system with tools + config + types)
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- Complete layer (all service methods for a feature)
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- Complete feature slice (UI flow from form to preview to confirm)
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2. **Natural PR Size** - Reviewable in one sitting (4-7h)
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- M (3-5h): Sweet spot for most tasks
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- L (5-7h): Complex but coherent units (full UI layer, complete API surface)
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- S (1-2h): Rare - only for truly standalone work
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3. **Logical Boundaries** - Clear separation points
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- Layer boundaries (Models, Services, Actions, UI)
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- Subsystem boundaries (Agent, Import Service, API)
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- Feature boundaries (Auth, Import, Dashboard)
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4. **Stackable** - Dependencies flow cleanly
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- Database → Logic → API → UI
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- Foundation → Core → Integration
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**Good chunking examples:**
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```
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✅ GOOD: PR-sized, thematic chunks
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- Task 1: Database Foundation (M - 4h)
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- Schema changes + migration + dependency install
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- One coherent "foundation" PR
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- Task 2: Agent System (L - 6h)
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- Agent config + tools + schemas + types
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- Complete agent subsystem as a unit
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- Task 3: Import Service Layer (M - 4h)
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- All service methods + business logic
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- Clean layer boundary
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- Task 4: API Surface (L - 6h)
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- Server actions + SSE route
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- Complete API interface
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- Task 5: Import UI (L - 7h)
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- All components + page + integration
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- Complete user-facing feature
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Total: 5 tasks, 27h
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Each task is a reviewable PR that adds value
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```
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```
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❌ BAD: Too granular, mechanical splits
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- Task 1: Add schema fields (S - 2h)
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- Task 2: Create migration (S - 1h)
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- Task 3: Install dependency (S - 1h)
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- Task 4: Create agent config (M - 3h)
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- Task 5: Create fetch tool (S - 1h)
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- Task 6: Create schemas (S - 2h)
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- Task 7: Create service (M - 4h)
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- Task 8: Create actions (M - 3h)
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- Task 9: Create SSE route (M - 3h)
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- Task 10: Create form component (S - 2h)
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- Task 11: Create progress component (S - 2h)
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- Task 12: Create preview component (M - 2h)
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- Task 13: Add routes (S - 1h)
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- Task 14: Integrate components (S - 1h)
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Total: 14 tasks, 28h
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Too many tiny PRs, no coherent units
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```
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**Bundling heuristics:**
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If you're creating S tasks, ask:
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- Can this bundle with a related M task?
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- Does this complete a subsystem or layer?
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- Would a senior engineer create a separate PR for this?
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**Common bundling patterns:**
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- Schema + migration + dependencies → "Database Foundation"
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- Agent + tools + schemas → "Agent System"
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- Service + helper functions → "Service Layer"
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- Actions + API routes → "API Layer"
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- All UI components for a flow → "UI Layer"
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## The Process
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### Step 1: Read Spec and Extract/Design Tasks
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Read the spec file and extract tasks. The spec may provide tasks in two ways:
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**Option A: Spec has "Implementation Plan" section** (structured task breakdown)
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- Extract tasks directly from this section
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- Each task should have: ID, description, files, complexity, acceptance criteria
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**Option B: Spec has no "Implementation Plan"** (lean spec - requirements only)
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- Analyze the requirements and design task breakdown yourself
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- Look at: Functional Requirements, Architecture section, Files to Create/Modify
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- Design PR-sized chunks following the chunking philosophy above
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- Create tasks that implement all requirements
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For each task (extracted or designed), capture:
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- **Task ID** (from heading)
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- **Description** (what to implement)
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- **Files** (explicit paths from spec)
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- **Complexity** (S/M/L/XL - estimated hours)
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- **Acceptance Criteria** (checklist items)
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- **Implementation Steps** (detailed steps)
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**Example extraction:**
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```markdown
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Spec has:
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### Task 1: Database Schema
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**Complexity**: M (2-4h)
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**Files**:
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- prisma/schema.prisma
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- prisma/migrations/
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**Description**: Add VerificationToken model for Auth.js...
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**Acceptance**:
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- [ ] Model matches Auth.js spec
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- [ ] Migration runs cleanly
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Extract to:
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{
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id: "task-1-database-schema",
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description: "Add VerificationToken model",
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files: ["prisma/schema.prisma", "prisma/migrations/"],
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complexity: "M",
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estimated_hours: 3,
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acceptance_criteria: [...],
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steps: [...]
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}
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```
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### Step 2: Validate Task Quality & Chunking
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For each task, check for quality issues:
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**CRITICAL (must fix):**
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- ❌ XL complexity (>8h) → Must split into M/L tasks
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- ❌ No files specified → Must add explicit file paths
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- ❌ No acceptance criteria → Must add 3-5 testable criteria
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- ❌ Wildcard patterns (`src/**/*.ts`) → Must use explicit paths
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- ❌ Too many S tasks (>30% of total) → Bundle into thematic M/L tasks
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**HIGH (strongly recommend):**
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- ⚠️ Standalone S task that could bundle with related work
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- ⚠️ L complexity (5-8h) → Verify it's a coherent unit, not arbitrary split
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- ⚠️ >10 files → Likely too large, consider splitting by subsystem
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- ⚠️ <50 char description → Add more detail about what subsystem/layer this completes
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- ⚠️ <3 acceptance criteria → Add more specific criteria
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**Chunking validation:**
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- If task is S (1-2h), verify it's truly standalone:
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- Can't be bundled with schema/migration/dependencies?
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- Can't be bundled with related service/action/component?
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- Would a senior engineer create a separate PR for this?
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- If >50% of tasks are S, that's a red flag:
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- Likely too granular
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- Missing thematic coherence
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- Bundle related S tasks into M tasks
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**If CRITICAL issues found:**
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- STOP and report issues to user
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- User must update spec or adjust chunking
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- Re-run skill after fixes
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**If only HIGH issues:**
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- Report warnings
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- Offer to continue or fix
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### Step 3: Analyze File Dependencies
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Build dependency graph by analyzing file overlaps:
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**Algorithm:**
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```
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For each task T1:
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For each task T2 (where T2 appears after T1):
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shared_files = intersection(T1.files, T2.files)
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If shared_files is not empty:
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T2.dependencies.add(T1.id)
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T2.dependency_reason = "Shares files: {shared_files}"
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```
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**Example:**
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```
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Task 1: ["prisma/schema.prisma"]
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Task 2: ["src/lib/models/auth.ts"]
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Task 3: ["prisma/schema.prisma", "src/types/auth.ts"]
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Analysis:
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- Task 2: No dependencies (no shared files with Task 1)
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- Task 3: Depends on Task 1 (shares prisma/schema.prisma)
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```
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**Architectural dependencies:**
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Also add dependencies based on layer order:
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- Models → Services → Actions → UI
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- Database → Types → Logic → API → Components
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### Step 4: Group into Phases
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Group tasks into phases using dependency graph:
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**Phase grouping algorithm:**
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```
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1. Start with tasks that have no dependencies (roots)
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2. Group all independent roots into Phase 1
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3. Remove roots from graph
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4. Repeat until all tasks grouped
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For each phase:
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- If all tasks independent: strategy = "parallel"
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- If any dependencies exist: strategy = "sequential"
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```
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**Example:**
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```
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Tasks:
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- Task 1: [] (no deps)
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- Task 2: [] (no deps)
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- Task 3: [task-1, task-2]
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- Task 4: [task-3]
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Grouping:
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Phase 1: [Task 1, Task 2] - parallel (independent)
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Phase 2: [Task 3] - sequential (waits for Phase 1)
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Phase 3: [Task 4] - sequential (waits for Phase 2)
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```
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### Step 5: Calculate Execution Estimates
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For each phase, calculate:
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- **Sequential time**: Sum of all task hours
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- **Parallel time**: Max of all task hours (if parallel strategy)
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- **Time savings**: Sequential - Parallel
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**Example:**
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```
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Phase 2 (parallel):
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- Task A: 3h
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- Task B: 2h
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- Task C: 4h
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Sequential: 3 + 2 + 4 = 9h
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Parallel: max(3, 2, 4) = 4h
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Savings: 9 - 4 = 5h (56% faster)
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```
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### Step 6: Generate plan.md
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Write plan to `{spec-directory}/plan.md`:
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**Template:**
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````markdown
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# Feature: {Feature Name} - Implementation Plan
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> **Generated by:** Task Decomposition skill
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> **From spec:** {spec-path}
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> **Created:** {date}
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## Execution Summary
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- **Total Tasks**: {count}
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- **Total Phases**: {count}
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- **Sequential Time**: {hours}h
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- **Parallel Time**: {hours}h
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- **Time Savings**: {hours}h ({percent}%)
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**Parallel Opportunities:**
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- Phase {id}: {task-count} tasks ({hours}h saved)
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---
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## Phase {N}: {Phase Name}
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**Strategy**: {sequential|parallel}
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**Reason**: {why this strategy}
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### Task {ID}: {Name}
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**Files**:
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- {file-path-1}
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- {file-path-2}
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**Complexity**: {S|M|L} ({hours}h)
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**Dependencies**: {[task-ids] or "None"}
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**Description**:
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{What to implement and why}
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**Implementation Steps**:
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1. {step-1}
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2. {step-2}
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3. {step-3}
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**Acceptance Criteria**:
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- [ ] {criterion-1}
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- [ ] {criterion-2}
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- [ ] {criterion-3}
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**Mandatory Patterns**:
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> **Constitution**: All code must follow @docs/constitutions/current/
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See architecture.md for layer boundaries and patterns.md for required patterns.
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**TDD**: Follow `test-driven-development` skill (write test first, watch fail, minimal code, watch pass)
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**Quality Gates**:
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```bash
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pnpm biome check --write .
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pnpm test {test-files}
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```
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````
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---
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{Repeat for all tasks in all phases}
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````
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### Step 7: Report to User
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After generating plan:
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```markdown
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✅ Task Decomposition Complete
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**Plan Location**: specs/{run-id}-{feature-slug}/plan.md
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## Breakdown
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- Phases: {count}
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- Tasks: {count}
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- Complexity: {XL}: {n}, {L}: {n}, {M}: {n}, {S}: {n}
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## Execution Strategy
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- Sequential Phases: {count} ({tasks} tasks)
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- Parallel Phases: {count} ({tasks} tasks)
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## Time Estimates
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- Sequential Execution: {hours}h
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- With Parallelization: {hours}h
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- **Time Savings: {hours}h ({percent}% faster)**
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## Next Steps
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Review plan:
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```bash
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cat specs/{run-id}-{feature-slug}/plan.md
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````
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Execute plan:
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```bash
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/spectacular:execute @specs/{run-id}-{feature-slug}/plan.md
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```
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```
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## Quality Rules
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**Task Sizing (PR-focused):**
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- ⚠️ S (1-2h): Rare - only truly standalone work (e.g., config-only changes)
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- Most S tasks should bundle into M
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- Ask: "Would a senior engineer PR this alone?"
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- ✅ M (3-5h): Sweet spot - most tasks should be this size
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- Complete subsystem, layer, or feature slice
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- Reviewable in one sitting
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- Thematically coherent unit
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- ✅ L (5-7h): Complex coherent units (use for major subsystems)
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- Full UI layer with all components
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- Complete API surface (actions + routes)
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- Major feature integration
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- ❌ XL (>8h): NEVER - always split into M/L tasks
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**Chunking Standards:**
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- ❌ <30% S tasks is a red flag (too granular)
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- ✅ Most tasks should be M (60-80%)
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- ✅ Some L tasks for major units (10-30%)
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- ✅ Rare S tasks for truly standalone work (<10%)
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**File Specificity:**
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- ✅ `src/lib/models/auth.ts`
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- ✅ `src/components/auth/LoginForm.tsx`
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- ❌ `src/**/*.ts` (too vague)
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- ❌ `src/lib/models/` (specify exact files)
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**Acceptance Criteria:**
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- ✅ 3-5 specific, testable criteria
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- ✅ Quantifiable (tests pass, build succeeds, API returns 200)
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- ❌ Vague ("works well", "is good")
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- ❌ Too many (>7 - task is too large)
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**Dependencies:**
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- ✅ Minimal (only true blockers)
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- ✅ Explicit reasons (shares file X)
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- ❌ Circular dependencies
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- ❌ Over-constrained (everything depends on everything)
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## Error Handling
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### Spec Has Insufficient Information
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If spec has neither "Implementation Plan" nor enough detail to design tasks:
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```
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❌ Cannot decompose - spec lacks implementation details
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The spec must have either:
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- An "Implementation Plan" section with tasks, OR
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- Sufficient requirements and architecture details to design tasks
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Current spec has:
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- Functional Requirements: [YES/NO]
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- Architecture section: [YES/NO]
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- Files to create/modify: [YES/NO]
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Add more implementation details to the spec, then re-run:
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/spectacular:plan @specs/{run-id}-{feature-slug}/spec.md
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```
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### Critical Quality Issues
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If tasks have critical issues:
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```
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❌ Task Quality Issues - Cannot Generate Plan
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Critical Issues Found:
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- Task 3: XL complexity (12h) - must split
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- Task 5: No files specified
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- Task 7: No acceptance criteria
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Fix these issues in the spec, then re-run:
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/spectacular:plan @specs/{run-id}-{feature-slug}/spec.md
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```
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### Circular Dependencies
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If dependency graph has cycles:
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```
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❌ Circular Dependencies Detected
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Task A depends on Task B
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Task B depends on Task C
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Task C depends on Task A
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This is impossible to execute. Review task organization.
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````
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## Integration with Other Skills
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**Before:** Use `brainstorming` and `spec-feature` to create complete spec
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**After:** Use `/execute` command to run plan with `subagent-driven-development`
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**Pairs with:**
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- `subagent-driven-development` - Executes individual tasks
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- `finishing-a-development-branch` - Completes implementation
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## Project-Specific Configuration
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For projects with a constitution, reference it in every task:
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> **Constitution**: All tasks MUST follow @docs/constitutions/current/
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Every task must include:
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- Reference to constitution for architecture (layer boundaries, dependencies)
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- Reference to constitution for patterns (validation, state management, etc.)
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- Quality gates (linting, testing, building)
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**Quality gates:**
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```bash
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pnpm biome check --write .
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pnpm test
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````
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