Block C: Simple Planning Skill
Quick planning for straightforward tasks.
Process
1. Quick Research (if needed)
- •Read relevant code
- •Understand current implementation
- •~5 minutes max
2. Create Plan
Format:
code
docs/plans/YYYY-MM-DD-[feature].md
Structure:
markdown
# [Feature/Fix Name] ## Goal What we're achieving ## Steps 1. [First step] 2. [Second step] ... ## Files to Modify - file1.ts - file2.ts ## Success Criteria - [How we know it's done]
3. Convert to Tasks
If task-management installed:
bash
/task create "Step 1" --project [name] /task create "Step 2" --project [name] ...
Otherwise: Use TodoWrite:
code
- [ ] Step 1 - [ ] Step 2 ...
4. Implement
Work through tasks with live tracking.
Keep It Simple
- •Don't over-plan
- •<8 steps total
- •Focus on getting it done
- •Can always escalate to Block B if it grows
Example
code
User: /workflow:plan "Add email validation" Quick research: (30 seconds) → Signup form has no validation Plan: 1. Add email regex to form 2. Show error if invalid 3. Update test 4. Manual test in browser Tasks created (4) → Start implementing!
No ceremony, just useful structure.