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Use Extended Plan Mode

A structured multi-stage approach for implementing features with Claude Code:

Stage 1: Context Priming

  • Provide Claude with proper context about the codebase
  • Share requirements and implementation details
  • Help Claude understand existing patterns and architecture

Stage 2: Planning

  • Use Claude Code's Plan Mode to create an implementation plan
  • Review the plan thoroughly before proceeding
  • Ensure all edge cases and requirements are covered

Stage 3: Implementation

  • Let Claude Code follow the plan autonomously
  • Monitor progress and inspect changes as they happen
  • Provide additional context or course-correct if needed

Stage 4: Evaluation

  • Enable Claude Code to evaluate the task outcome
  • Use unit tests and integration tests for validation
  • For frontend changes, use Playwright or similar tools to verify visual results

When to use: Complex feature development requiring multiple steps and verification. Ideal for production code where quality and correctness are critical.

💡 Act as a supervisor during implementation - stay engaged but let Claude work through the plan independently.

💡 The evaluation stage is crucial - having automated tests or visual verification tools ready before starting saves time and ensures quality.