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title WordPress Spec to Implementation Workflow
description Workflow for converting approved requirements into sequenced implementation tasks and validation.
version v0.1.0
last_updated 2026-05-28
owners
LightSpeedWP Team
tags
workflow
planning
implementation

WordPress Spec to Implementation Workflow

Overview

This workflow systematically converts a specification (requirements) into executable implementation tasks, sequenced for efficient delivery and validated against acceptance criteria.

Phase 1: Specification Review and Validation

Input Requirements

  • User stories are well-written and specific
  • Acceptance criteria are clear and testable
  • Technical constraints are documented
  • Dependencies are identified
  • Success metrics defined
  • Risk assessment completed

Validation Checklist

  • Requirements are unambiguous
  • No conflicting requirements
  • Scope is appropriately bounded
  • Timeline is realistic
  • Resource requirements understood
  • All stakeholders aligned

Sign-Off

  • Product owner approval
  • Technical lead review
  • Team capacity verified
  • Risks acknowledged
  • Documented in GitHub issue

Phase 2: Breaking Down into Implementation Tasks

Feature Decomposition

  1. Identify Components: Break feature into discrete components

    • Backend services/APIs
    • Frontend UI components
    • Database schema changes
    • Configuration updates
    • Documentation updates

  2. Create User Stories: One story per implementable unit

    • "As a [user], I want [feature], so that [benefit]"
    • Acceptance criteria: 2-5 specific, testable criteria
    • Story points: 2-8 (8 is maximum for a 1-week task)

  3. Map Dependencies: Identify task ordering

    • Database changes before API changes
    • APIs before UI components
    • Testing infrastructure before tests
    • Documentation before release

Task Templates

## [Component Name]

### Description
[1-2 sentence description of what to build]

### Acceptance Criteria
- [ ] [Specific, testable criterion 1]
- [ ] [Specific, testable criterion 2]
- [ ] [Specific, testable criterion 3]

### Technical Notes
[Implementation approach, libraries, patterns]

### Dependencies
- Depends on: [other tasks]
- Blocks: [other tasks]

### Estimate
[Story points or hours]

### Testing
- Unit tests: [coverage target]
- Integration tests: [scenarios to cover]
- E2E tests: [user flows to test]

### Definition of Done
- [ ] Code written and reviewed
- [ ] Tests pass with 80%+ coverage
- [ ] Linting passes
- [ ] Documentation updated
- [ ] Accessibility verified
- [ ] Performance acceptable

Phase 3: Sequencing and Sprint Planning

Dependency Analysis

  • Identify blocking dependencies
  • Create task sequence
  • Estimate total effort
  • Identify parallel work opportunities

Sprint Planning

  1. Assign to Sprints: 1-2 week cycles

    • Critical path items first
    • Balance parallel work
    • Leave 20% capacity for bugs/interrupts
    • Include testing and documentation

  2. Resource Allocation

    • Assign each task to team member(s)
    • Consider skill levels and experience
    • Distribute workload evenly
    • Pair inexperienced with experienced

  3. Risk Mitigation

    • Identify high-risk items
    • Plan spike investigations if needed
    • Build in buffer time
    • Create fallback plans

Phase 4: Implementation Execution

Development Workflow

  1. Create Feature Branch

    git checkout -b feature/[component-name]

  2. Implement Per Acceptance Criteria

    • Write tests first (TDD)
    • Implement functionality
    • Refactor for quality
    • Document changes

  3. Code Review

    • Self-review against acceptance criteria
    • Request peer review
    • Address feedback
    • Verify all checks pass

  4. Merge When Ready

    • All reviews approved
    • All checks passing
    • Coverage maintained or improved

Phase 5: Validation and QA

Pre-Release Testing

  • Manual testing against acceptance criteria
  • Integration testing with other features
  • Performance testing
  • Security testing
  • Accessibility testing
  • Cross-browser testing

Documentation Validation

  • README updated
  • API docs current
  • Examples provided
  • Changelog updated
  • Migration guide (if breaking changes)

Release Readiness

  • All acceptance criteria met
  • All tests passing
  • Documentation complete
  • Release notes prepared
  • Stakeholder sign-off received

Success Metrics

  • Feature delivered on time
  • All acceptance criteria met
  • Test coverage ≥ 80%
  • Code review feedback minimal (<3 rounds)
  • Zero post-release bugs (28-day window)