/workflow-plan-templates

Plan Templates

MINIMAL (Quick Issue)

**Best for:** Simple bugs, small improvements, clear features

**Includes:** Problem statement, basic acceptance criteria, essential context only

---
title: [Issue Title]
type: [feat|fix|refactor]
status: active
date: YYYY-MM-DD
origin: docs/brainstorms/YYYY-MM-DD-<topic>-brainstorm.md  # if originated from brainstorm, otherwise omit
---

# [Issue Title]

[Brief problem/feature description]

## Acceptance Criteria

- [ ] Core requirement 1
- [ ] Core requirement 2

## Context

[Any critical information]

## MVP

### example.ts

```typescript
class Example {
  private name: string;

  constructor() {
    this.name = "test";
  }
}

Sources

• **Origin brainstorm:** [docs/brainstorms/YYYY-MM-DD-<topic>-brainstorm.md](path) -- include if plan originated from a brainstorm
• Related issue: #[issue_number]
• Documentation: [relevant_docs_url]

## MORE (Standard Issue)

**Best for:** Most features, complex bugs, team collaboration

**Includes everything from MINIMAL plus:** Detailed background and motivation, technical considerations, success metrics, dependencies and risks, basic implementation suggestions

```markdown
---
title: [Issue Title]
type: [feat|fix|refactor]
status: active
date: YYYY-MM-DD
origin: docs/brainstorms/YYYY-MM-DD-<topic>-brainstorm.md  # if originated from brainstorm, otherwise omit
---

# [Issue Title]

## Overview

[Comprehensive description]

## Problem Statement / Motivation

[Why this matters]

## Proposed Solution

[High-level approach]

## Technical Considerations

- Architecture impacts
- Performance implications
- Security considerations

## System-Wide Impact

- **Interaction graph**: [What callbacks/middleware/observers fire when this runs?]
- **Error propagation**: [How do errors flow across layers? Do retry strategies align?]
- **State lifecycle risks**: [Can partial failure leave orphaned/inconsistent state?]
- **API surface parity**: [What other interfaces expose similar functionality and need the same change?]
- **Integration test scenarios**: [Cross-layer scenarios that unit tests won't catch]

## Acceptance Criteria

- [ ] Detailed requirement 1
- [ ] Detailed requirement 2
- [ ] Testing requirements

## Success Metrics

[How we measure success]

## Dependencies & Risks

[What could block or complicate this]

## Sources & References

- **Origin brainstorm:** [docs/brainstorms/YYYY-MM-DD-<topic>-brainstorm.md](path) -- include if plan originated from a brainstorm
- Similar implementations: [file_path:line_number]
- Best practices: [documentation_url]
- Related PRs: #[pr_number]

A LOT (Comprehensive Issue)

**Best for:** Major features, architectural changes, complex integrations

**Includes everything from MORE plus:** Detailed implementation plan with phases, alternative approaches considered, extensive technical specifications, resource requirements, future considerations, risk mitigation strategies, documentation requirements

---
title: [Issue Title]
type: [feat|fix|refactor]
status: active
date: YYYY-MM-DD
origin: docs/brainstorms/YYYY-MM-DD-<topic>-brainstorm.md  # if originated from brainstorm, otherwise omit
---

# [Issue Title]

## Overview

[Executive summary]

## Problem Statement

[Detailed problem analysis]

## Proposed Solution

[Comprehensive solution design]

## Technical Approach

### Architecture

[Detailed technical design]

### Implementation Phases

#### Phase 1: [Foundation]

- Tasks and deliverables
- Success criteria
- Estimated effort

#### Phase 2: [Core Implementation]

- Tasks and deliverables
- Success criteria
- Estimated effort

#### Phase 3: [Polish & Optimization]

- Tasks and deliverables
- Success criteria
- Estimated effort

## Alternative Approaches Considered

[Other solutions evaluated and why rejected]

## System-Wide Impact

### Interaction Graph

[Map the chain reaction: what callbacks, middleware, observers, and event handlers fire when this code runs? Trace at least two levels deep. Document: "Action X triggers Y, which calls Z, which persists W."]

### Error & Failure Propagation

[Trace errors from lowest layer up. List specific error classes and where they're handled. Identify retry conflicts, unhandled error types, and silent failure swallowing.]

### State Lifecycle Risks

[Walk through each step that persists state. Can partial failure orphan rows, duplicate records, or leave caches stale? Document cleanup mechanisms or their absence.]

### API Surface Parity

[List all interfaces (classes, DSLs, endpoints) that expose equivalent functionality. Note which need updating and which share the code path.]

### Integration Test Scenarios

[3-5 cross-layer test scenarios that unit tests with mocks would never catch. Include expected behavior for each.]

## Acceptance Criteria

### Functional Requirements

- [ ] Detailed functional criteria

### Non-Functional Requirements

- [ ] Performance targets
- [ ] Security requirements
- [ ] Accessibility standards

### Quality Gates

- [ ] Test coverage requirements
- [ ] Documentation completeness
- [ ] Code review approval

## Success Metrics

[Detailed KPIs and measurement methods]

## Dependencies & Prerequisites

[Detailed dependency analysis]

## Risk Analysis & Mitigation

[Comprehensive risk assessment]

## Resource Requirements

[Team, time, infrastructure needs]

## Future Considerations

[Extensibility and long-term vision]

## Documentation Plan

[What docs need updating]

## Sources & References

### Origin

- **Brainstorm document:** [docs/brainstorms/YYYY-MM-DD-<topic>-brainstorm.md](path) -- include if plan originated from a brainstorm. Key decisions carried forward: [list 2-3 major decisions from brainstorm]

### Internal References

- Architecture decisions: [file_path:line_number]
- Similar features: [file_path:line_number]
- Configuration: [file_path:line_number]

### External References

- Framework documentation: [url]
- Best practices guide: [url]
- Industry st