Create Implementation Plan

# Create Implementation Plan

Generate a detailed, actionable implementation plan for a feature, refactoring task, or technical initiative.

## Plan Structure

### 1. Overview

**Goal Statement**
- What is being built or changed?
- Why is this needed?
- What problem does it solve?
- Success criteria

**Scope**
- What's included in this implementation
- What's explicitly excluded
- Future considerations

**Assumptions**
- Technical assumptions
- Resource availability
- External dependencies

### 2. Requirements Analysis

**Functional Requirements**
- Core functionality
- User stories or use cases
- Acceptance criteria
- UI/UX requirements

**Non-Functional Requirements**
- Performance targets
- Security requirements
- Scalability needs
- Compatibility requirements

**Constraints**
- Time constraints
- Budget limitations
- Technical limitations
- Regulatory requirements

### 3. Technical Design

**Architecture**
- High-level component design
- Data flow
- Integration points
- Technology choices

**Data Model**
- Database schema changes
- New entities or modifications
- Relationships
- Migrations strategy

**API Design**
- New endpoints or methods
- Request/response formats
- Authentication/authorization
- Versioning strategy

### 4. Implementation Tasks

Break down the implementation into discrete, testable tasks:

**Task Format:**

Task ID: TASK-001 Title: [Clear, action-oriented title] Description: [Detailed description of what needs to be done] Dependencies: [Tasks that must be completed first] Estimated Effort: [Small/Medium/Large or hours] Acceptance Criteria:

• Criteria 1
• Criteria 2 Files Affected:
• path/to/file1.ts
• path/to/file2.ts

**Task Categories:**
1. **Setup Tasks**: Environment, dependencies, configuration
2. **Data Tasks**: Schema changes, migrations, seed data
3. **Backend Tasks**: API endpoints, business logic, services
4. **Frontend Tasks**: UI components, state management, integration
5. **Testing Tasks**: Unit tests, integration tests, E2E tests
6. **Documentation Tasks**: Code docs, user docs, API docs
7. **Deployment Tasks**: CI/CD updates, infrastructure changes

### 5. Dependencies

**External Dependencies**
- Third-party libraries or services
- API access or credentials
- Infrastructure resources

**Internal Dependencies**
- Other features or components
- Team dependencies
- Data dependencies

**Risks and Mitigation**
- Technical risks
- Resource risks
- Schedule risks
- Mitigation strategies for each

### 6. Testing Strategy

**Test Plan**
- Unit test coverage goals
- Integration test scenarios
- E2E test cases
- Performance testing approach
- Security testing requirements

**Test Data**
- Test data requirements
- Mock data strategy
- Test environment setup

### 7. Rollout Strategy

**Deployment Plan**
- Deployment steps
- Rollback plan
- Feature flags or phased rollout
- Monitoring and alerts

**Communication Plan**
- Stakeholder updates
- User communication
- Documentation updates
- Training if needed

### 8. Timeline and Milestones

**Phase Breakdown:**

Phase 1: Foundation (Week 1)

• Setup and configuration
• Data model implementation
• Basic API structure

Phase 2: Core Features (Week 2-3)

• Core business logic
• Frontend components
• Integration

Phase 3: Polish & Testing (Week 4)

• Edge cases
• Performance optimization
• Comprehensive testing

Phase 4: Deployment (Week 5)

• Production deployment
• Monitoring setup
• Documentation finalization

### 9. Success Metrics

**Technical Metrics**
- Performance benchmarks
- Error rates
- Response times
- Test coverage

**Business Metrics**
- User adoption
- Feature usage
- User satisfaction
- Business KPIs

## Implementation Workflow

### Daily Workflow
1. Pick next task from plan
2. Review task dependencies and acceptance criteria
3. Implement solution
4. Write tests
5. Update documentation
6. Create pull request
7. Mark task complete

### Review Checkpoints
- After each phase
- Before major milestones
- When blockers are encountered

## Best Practices

- Start with dependencies first
- Implement incrementally with frequent testing
- Keep tasks small and focused (< 1 day of work)
- Update plan as you learn
- Document decisions and trade-offs
- Communicate progress regularly
- Build in buffer time for unknowns
- Prioritize critical path items