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phase: planning
title: Project Planning & Task Breakdown
description: Break down work into actionable tasks and estimate timeline
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# Project Planning & Task Breakdown

## Milestones
**What are the major checkpoints?**

- [ ] Milestone 1: [Description]
- [ ] Milestone 2: [Description]
- [ ] Milestone 3: [Description]

## Task Breakdown
**What specific work needs to be done?**

### Phase 1: Foundation
- [ ] Task 1.1: [Description]
- [ ] Task 1.2: [Description]

### Phase 2: Core Features
- [ ] Task 2.1: [Description]
- [ ] Task 2.2: [Description]

### Phase 3: Integration & Polish
- [ ] Task 3.1: [Description]
- [ ] Task 3.2: [Description]

## Dependencies
**What needs to happen in what order?**

- Task dependencies and blockers
- External dependencies (APIs, services, etc.)
- Team/resource dependencies

## Timeline & Estimates
**When will things be done?**

- Estimated effort per task/phase
- Target dates for milestones
- Buffer for unknowns

## Risks & Mitigation
**What could go wrong?**

- Technical risks
- Resource risks
- Dependency risks
- Mitigation strategies

## Resources Needed
**What do we need to succeed?**

- Team members and roles
- Tools and services
- Infrastructure
- Documentation/knowledge

