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Generate an executable plan + test plan from a spec/decision log, including impact analysis for brownfield changes. Suitable for TDD implementation and PR review.

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Plan From Spec

When to Use

After a spec exists (either changes/<...>/03-spec.md or specs/<...>/proposal.md).

Inputs

  • Spec path(s)
  • Decision log path (optional but recommended)
  • Constraints (time, scope, dependencies)
  • Brownfield indicator (is this modifying existing system?)

Outputs

  • changes/<...>/04-plan.md — includes:
    • Implementation steps with verification
    • Test strategy
    • Impact analysis (for brownfield/high-risk)
    • Rollback strategy

Impact Analysis (Brownfield/High-Risk)

For any brownfield change or Medium/High risk change, include:

  • Current behavior: What exists today
  • Impacted modules/flows: What will be affected
  • Compatibility/migration: Breaking changes and migration path
  • Regression mitigations: Critical paths to test
  • Observability additions: Logging, monitoring, alerts
  • Rollback strategy: How to revert if needed

Rules

  • Every step must include how to verify
  • Prefer small, reviewable steps (split PRs if needed)
  • Call out risky areas: auth/authz, secrets, data flow, CI/CD
  • Separate refactor from behavior change when possible

Output Format

Provide file-ready markdown for 04-plan.md:

# Implementation Plan: {Feature Name}

## Risk Assessment
- **Risk Level**: Low / Med / High
- **Brownfield**: Yes / No
- **Affected Systems**: {list}

## Impact Analysis (if brownfield/high-risk)
### Current Behavior
{description}

### Impacted Modules
- {module 1}: {impact}
- {module 2}: {impact}

### Rollback Strategy
{how to revert}

## Implementation Steps

### Step 1: {Title}
- **Files**: {paths}
- **Changes**: {description}
- **Verify**: {how to verify}

### Step 2: {Title}
...

## Test Strategy
- **Unit Tests**: {list}
- **Integration Tests**: {list}
- **Regression Tests**: {critical paths}

## Dependencies
- {dependency 1}
- {dependency 2}