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“Once the plan is good, the code is good”
What It Means
High-quality planning directly translates to high-quality execution when using advanced AI models
Why It Matters
Shifts focus from execution optimization to planning optimization in AI workflows
When It's True
When using sufficiently advanced AI models like Opus 4.5 with strong reasoning capabilities
When It's Risky
With weaker models that can't execute plans reliably or when plans lack sufficient detail
How to Apply
Spend more time on detailed planning phase
Iterate on plans before moving to execution
Use plan quality as primary success predictor
Example Scenario
“Before building a feature, spend 30 minutes refining the plan with Claude until it's comprehensive, then let Claude execute it without intervention”
Related Knowledge
Plan-First Execution Framework
A two-phase approach where you first get Claude to create a detailed plan, review and refine it, then switch to auto-exe
AI Persona Specialization Framework
A system for creating multiple AI personas, each with specialized roles, personalities, and skill sets within a single A
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