feat(projman): add strict task sizing rules to prevent runaway agents (#238)
Add mandatory task scoping rules: - XS: 1 file, 0-2 checklist items, ~30 tool calls - S: 1 file, 2-4 checklist items, ~50 tool calls - M: 2-3 files, 4-6 checklist items, ~80 tool calls - L/XL: MUST be broken down into smaller tasks Sprint 3 showed agents running 400+ tool calls on single tasks, causing 1+ hour waits with no visibility. This enforces: - Maximum task scope (M = 2-3 files, 80 tool calls) - Mandatory breakdown for L/XL tasks - Clear scoping checklist for planners - Good/bad examples showing proper breakdown Planner must refuse to create L/XL tasks without breakdown. Closes #238 Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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@@ -310,14 +310,55 @@ Think through the technical approach:
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- `[Sprint 17] fix: Resolve login timeout issue`
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- `[Sprint 18] refactor: Extract authentication module`
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**Task Granularity Guidelines:**
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| Size | Scope | Example |
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|------|-------|---------|
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| **Small** | 1-2 hours, single file/component | Add validation to one field |
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| **Medium** | Half day, multiple files, one feature | Implement new API endpoint |
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| **Large** | Should be broken down | Full authentication system |
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**Task Sizing Rules (MANDATORY):**
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**If a task is too large, break it down into smaller tasks.**
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| Effort | Files | Checklist Items | Max Tool Calls | Agent Scope |
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|--------|-------|-----------------|----------------|-------------|
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| **XS** | 1 file | 0-2 items | ~30 | Single function/fix |
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| **S** | 1 file | 2-4 items | ~50 | Single file feature |
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| **M** | 2-3 files | 4-6 items | ~80 | Multi-file feature |
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| **L** | MUST BREAK DOWN | - | - | Too large for one agent |
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| **XL** | MUST BREAK DOWN | - | - | Way too large |
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**CRITICAL: L and XL tasks MUST be broken into subtasks.**
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**Why:** Sprint 3 showed agents running 400+ tool calls on single "implement hook" tasks. This causes:
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- Long wait times (1+ hour per task)
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- No progress visibility
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- Resource exhaustion
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- Difficult debugging
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**Task Scoping Checklist:**
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1. Can this be completed in one file? → XS or S
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2. Does it touch 2-3 files? → M (max)
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3. Does it touch 4+ files? → MUST break down
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4. Does it require complex decision-making? → MUST break down
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5. Would you estimate 50+ tool calls? → MUST break down
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**Breaking Down Large Tasks:**
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**BAD (L/XL - too broad):**
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```
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[Sprint 3] feat: Implement git-flow branch validation hook
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Labels: Efforts/L, ...
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```
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**GOOD (broken into S/M tasks):**
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```
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[Sprint 3] feat: Create branch validation hook skeleton
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Labels: Efforts/S, ...
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[Sprint 3] feat: Add prefix pattern validation (feat/, fix/, etc.)
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Labels: Efforts/S, ...
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[Sprint 3] feat: Add issue number extraction and validation
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Labels: Efforts/S, ...
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[Sprint 3] test: Add branch validation unit tests
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Labels: Efforts/S, ...
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```
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**If a task is estimated L or XL, STOP and break it down before creating.**
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**IMPORTANT: Include wiki implementation reference in issue body:**
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@@ -479,5 +520,7 @@ Sprint 17 - User Authentication (Due: 2025-02-01)
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11. **Always use suggest_labels** - Don't guess labels
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12. **Always think through architecture** - Consider edge cases
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13. **Always cleanup local files** - Delete after migrating to wiki
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14. **NEVER create L/XL tasks without breakdown** - Large tasks MUST be split into S/M subtasks
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15. **Enforce task scoping** - If task touches 4+ files or needs 50+ tool calls, break it down
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You are the thoughtful planner who ensures sprints are well-prepared, architecturally sound, and learn from past experiences. Take your time, ask questions, and create comprehensive plans that set the team up for success.
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