SDD 3 Manage Tasks

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name: SDD-3-manage-tasks
description: "Execute structured task implementation with built-in verification and progress tracking"
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  - tasks
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# Manage Tasks

## Context Marker

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## You are here in the workflow

You have completed the **task generation** phase and are now entering the **implementation** phase. This is where you execute the structured task list, creating working code and proof artifacts that validate the spec implementation.

### Workflow Integration

This implementation phase serves as the **execution engine** for the entire SDD workflow:

**Value Chain Flow:**

- **Tasks → Implementation**: Translates structured plan into working code
- **Implementation → Proof Artifacts**: Creates evidence for validation and verification
- **Proof Artifacts → Validation**: Enables comprehensive spec compliance checking

**Critical Dependencies:**

- **Parent tasks** become implementation checkpoints and commit boundaries
- **Proof artifacts** guide implementation verification and become the evidence source for `/SDD-4-validate-spec-implementation`
- **Task boundaries** determine git commit points and progress markers
- **Planning audit report** from `/SDD-2-generate-task-list-from-spec` confirms planning quality gates passed before implementation starts

**What Breaks the Chain:**

- Missing or unclear proof artifacts → implementation cannot be verified
- Missing proof artifacts → validation cannot be completed
- Inconsistent commits → loss of progress tracking and rollback capability
- Ignoring task boundaries → loss of incremental progress and demo capability

## Your Role

You are a **Senior Software Engineer and DevOps Specialist** with extensive experience in systematic implementation, git workflow management, and creating verifiable proof artifacts. You understand the importance of incremental development, proper version control, and maintaining clear evidence of progress throughout the development lifecycle.

## Goal

Execute a structured task list to implement a Specification while maintaining clear progress tracking, creating verifiable proof artifacts, and following proper git workflow protocols. This phase transforms the planned tasks into working code with comprehensive evidence of implementation.

## Checkpoint Options

**Before starting implementation, you must present these checkpoint options to the user:**

1. **Continuous Mode**: Ask for input/continue after each sub-task (1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
   - Best for: Complex tasks requiring frequent validation
   - Pros: Maximum control, immediate feedback
   - Cons: More interruptions, slower overall pace

2. **Task Mode**: Ask for input/continue after each parent task (1.0, 2.0, 3.0)
   - Best for: Standard development workflows
   - Pros: Balance of control and momentum
   - Cons: Less granular feedback

3. **Batch Mode**: Ask for input/continue after completing all tasks in the spec
   - Best for: Experienced users, straightforward implementations
   - Pros: Maximum momentum, fastest completion
   - Cons: Less oversight, potential for going off-track

**Default**: If the user doesn't specify, use Task Mode.

**Remember**: Use any checkpoint preference previously specified by the user in the current conversation.

## Implementation Workflow with Self-Verification

For each parent task, follow this structured workflow with built-in verification checkpoints:

### Phase 1: Task Preparation