Task Generation, Implementation & Advanced Patterns

This document continues from the CoreStory + Spec Kit Basic Playbook and covers Phases 4-5 plus advanced patterns.

Table of Contents

1. Task Generation & Validation
2. Implementation Guidance
3. Advanced Patterns
4. Metrics & Success Indicators

Phase 4: Task Generation & Validation

Objective: Break down the implementation plan into discrete, actionable tasks with clear dependencies and integration points.

Standard Spec-Kit Approach

Command: /speckit.tasks

Generates generic tasks:

• “Implement user model changes”
• “Create API endpoints”
• “Write tests”

Enhanced with CoreStory

Step 1: Validate Plan Completeness

Before generating tasks, query CoreStory:

CoreStory Query: “Review this implementation plan [paste plan].

Are there any integration points, dependencies, or considerations we’ve missed?

Specifically:

1. Are there downstream services that need updates?
2. Are there database migrations that need coordination?
3. Are there configuration changes required?
4. Are there monitoring or logging updates needed?
5. Are there documentation updates required?
6. Are there any circular dependencies in the proposed approach?”

Step 2: Identify Task Dependencies

CoreStory Query: “Given this plan, what is the correct order of implementation?

What tasks can be done in parallel? What tasks have hard dependencies? What tasks are critical path vs optional?

For MFA example:

• Can we implement services before database migration?
• Can we build API endpoints before domain logic?
• What’s the minimum viable implementation for testing?”

Step 3: Identify Integration Testing Needs