Executing Plans

Overview

Execute implementation plans in batches with human checkpoints. Each batch is a logical group of tasks that can be reviewed together.

Announce at start: "I'm using the nobody-executes-plans skill to work through the plan."

Process

1. Load plan — Read the plan file, confirm scope with user
2. Execute in batches — Group 2–5 related tasks per batch
3. Checkpoint after each batch — Show what was done, run tests, ask to continue
4. Track progress — Update plan file with completion marks

Batch Execution

For each batch:

### Batch N: [Description]

Tasks: [list from plan]

1. Execute each task following plan exactly
2. Run tests after each task
3. Commit after each task passes

Checkpoint:
- Tasks completed: [list]
- Tests: [pass/fail count]
- Files changed: [list]
- Continue? [y/n]

Rules

• Follow the plan exactly — don't improve, optimize, or "enhance"
• TDD always — write test, watch fail, implement, watch pass
• Stop on failure — if tests fail, report and wait for guidance
• Commit frequently — after each passing task
• Never skip checkpoints — user must approve each batch

Progress Tracking

Update the plan file as you go:

- [x] Task 1: Setup database schema ✅
- [x] Task 2: Add migration script ✅
- [ ] Task 3: Implement CRUD endpoints
- [ ] Task 4: Add validation

When Things Go Wrong