executing-plans

Executing Plans

Overview

Load plan, review critically, execute tasks in batches, report for review between batches.

Core principle: Batch execution with checkpoints for architect review.

Announce at start: "I'm using the executing-plans skill to implement this plan."

The Process

Step 1: Load and Review Plan

1. Read plan file
2. Review critically - identify any questions or concerns
3. If concerns: Raise them before starting
4. If no concerns: Create TodoWrite and proceed

Step 2: Execute Batch

Default: First 3 tasks

For each task:

1. Mark as in_progress
2. Follow each step exactly (plan has bite-sized steps)
3. Run verifications as specified
4. Mark as completed

Step 3: Report

When batch complete:

## Batch 1 Complete

### Implemented
- [Task 1]: [brief description]
- [Task 2]: [brief description]
- [Task 3]: [brief description]

### Verification

[test output]

Ready for feedback.

Step 4: Continue

Based on feedback:

• Apply changes if needed
• Execute next batch
• Repeat until complete

Step 5: Complete Development

After all tasks complete:

1. Announce: "Using finishing-a-development-branch skill"
2. Verify all tests pass
3. Present completion options
4. Execute chosen option

When to Stop and Ask

STOP executing immediately when:

• Hit a blocker mid-batch
• Plan has critical gaps
• You don't understand an instruction
• Verification fails repeatedly

Ask for clarification rather than guessing.

When to Revisit Earlier Steps

Return to Review (Step 1) when:

• Partner updates the plan
• Fundamental approach needs rethinking

Don't force through blockers - stop and ask.

Batch Size Guidelines

Situation	Batch Size
Default	3 tasks
Complex/risky changes	1-2 tasks
Simple/mechanical changes	5 tasks
Partner requests different	As requested

Remember

• Review plan critically first
• Follow plan steps exactly
• Don't skip verifications
• Reference skills when plan says to
• Between batches: just report and wait
• Stop when blocked, don't guess