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Analyze task complexity and create actionable implementation plan with risk assessment

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New Task Analysis

Analyze the following task and create a clear, actionable implementation plan.

Task

$ARGUMENTS

Analysis Framework

1. Task Breakdown

  • Understand requirements
  • Identify dependencies
  • List affected files/components
  • Estimate complexity (Small/Medium/Large)

2. Complexity Assessment

  • Small: 1-2 hours (simple bug fix, minor feature)
  • Medium: Half day to 1 day (new component, API endpoint)
  • Large: 2-5 days (complex feature, multiple integrations)
  • Very Large: 1+ week (major refactor, new subsystem)

3. Risk Assessment

Identify potential blockers:

  • Unknown dependencies
  • API limitations
  • Data migration needs
  • Breaking changes
  • Third-party service issues

4. Implementation Steps

Create sequential, logical steps:

  1. Setup/preparation
  2. Backend changes
  3. Frontend changes
  4. Testing
  5. Documentation
  6. Deployment

5. Success Criteria

Define "done":

  • Feature works as specified
  • Tests pass
  • No regressions
  • Code reviewed
  • Documented

Output Format

Task Analysis

  • Type: [Bug Fix / Feature / Refactor / Infrastructure]
  • Complexity: [Small / Medium / Large / Very Large]
  • Priority: [High / Medium / Low]

Implementation Plan

Phase 1: [Name]

  • Step 1
  • Step 2

Phase 2: [Name]

  • Step 3
  • Step 4

Files to Modify/Create

app/page.tsx (modify)
components/NewComponent.tsx (create)
lib/utils.ts (modify)

Dependencies

npm install package-name

Testing Strategy

  • Unit tests for X
  • Integration tests for Y
  • Manual testing steps

Potential Issues

  • Issue 1 and mitigation
  • Issue 2 and mitigation

Next Steps

  1. Start with Phase 1, Step 1
  2. Test incrementally
  3. Commit often

Provide a clear, solo-developer-friendly plan that breaks down complex tasks into manageable steps.