Task Execution
Standardized 6-phase workflow for executing any task type with consistent quality gates and progress tracking. Integrates with sprint-orchestration for task assignment and progress updates.
6-Phase Workflow
[1. CONTEXT] --> [2. PLANNING] --> [3. EXECUTION] --> [4. QUALITY] --> [5. PROGRESS] --> [6. LEARNING]
| | | | | |
Load skill TodoWrite tasks Execute work Verify results Update YAML Document
Gather info 15-30 min chunks Atomic commits Run checks Comment issue learnings
Phase Summary
| Phase | Purpose | Key Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Context | Gather task-specific information | Load relevant skills, read specs/designs, identify dependencies |
| 2. Planning | Break work into trackable units | TodoWrite with 15-30 min granularity, identify parallelizable work |
| 3. Execution | Implement the actual work | Follow task-type patterns, atomic commits, delegate to subagents |
| 4. Quality | Verify correctness | Run verification commands, record results, handle errors |
| 5. Progress | Update tracking systems | PROGRESS.yaml transitions, GitHub issue comments, metrics |
| 6. Learning | Capture improvements | Document blockers, patterns discovered, process improvements |
Completion Criteria by Task Type
| Task Type | Verification | Success Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Code implementation | npm run typecheck && npm run test | All tests pass, no type errors |
| Test writing | npm run test -- <test-file> | Tests pass, coverage meets target |
| Documentation | Frontmatter validation, link checks | AI-readable, accurate content |
| Refactoring | Tests pass, no behavior change | All existing tests green |
| Bug fix | Regression test added and passes | Issue resolved, test prevents recurrence |
| Configuration | Manual verification or smoke test | System functions correctly |
Quality Gates
Before transitioning from Execution (Phase 3) to Quality (Phase 4):
- All planned TodoWrite items completed or explicitly deferred
- Atomic commits made for logical units of work
- No uncommitted changes unless intentionally staged
Before transitioning from Quality (Phase 4) to Progress (Phase 5):
- All verification commands executed
- Any failures documented with root cause
- Re-execution loop if quality checks fail
References
| Reference | Purpose |
|---|---|
references/phase-1-context.md | Context gathering strategies by task type |
references/phase-2-planning.md | TodoWrite patterns and task granularity |
references/phase-3-execution.md | Execution patterns and subagent delegation |
references/phase-4-quality.md | Quality gates and error handling |
references/phase-5-progress.md | PROGRESS.yaml updates and issue commenting |
references/phase-6-learning.md | Learning documentation format |
assets/task-prompt-template.md | Ralph-loop prompt template for task execution |