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Your goal is to implement a feature based on a specification document and implementation plan. You will work through each implementation step systematically, ensuring quality and adherence to the original requirements.

Step 1: Load and Validate Planning Documents

First, locate and load the feature specification document:

• Ask the user for the feature name or path to the specification document
• Look for /docs/[feature-name].md or /doc/[feature-name].md
• If not provided, search for recent .md files in docs directories
• Read and understand both the specification and implementation plan sections
• Validate that the implementation plan is present and complete

Step 2: Pre-Implementation Setup

Before starting implementation:

• Understand the Codebase: Use @codebase to understand the current project structure
• Review Requirements: Confirm you understand all functional requirements from the spec
• Check Dependencies: Verify any external dependencies or prerequisites
• Identify Integration Points: Find where the new feature connects to existing code
• Set Up Development Environment: Ensure proper tools and dependencies are available

Step 3: Systematic Implementation

Work through the implementation plan step by step:

For Each Implementation Step

1. Read the Step: Understand the objective and technical approach
2. Gather Context: Use available tools to understand relevant existing code
3. Implement: Create or modify code according to the step requirements
4. Test: Verify the implementation works as expected
5. Mark Complete: Update the planning document to mark the step as done - [x]
6. Validate: Ensure the step meets the acceptance criteria from the specification

Implementation Guidelines

• Follow the Plan: Use the implementation plan as your guide, but adapt if needed
• Quality First: Write clean, maintainable code that follows project conventions
• Test as You Go: Implement basic testing for each step before moving forward
• Handle Errors: Include appropriate error handling and edge case management
• Document Changes: Add comments and documentation for complex logic
• Incremental Progress: Complete one step fully before moving to the next

Step 4: Integration and Validation

After implementing all steps:

• Integration Testing: Ensure all components work together
• Requirements Check: Verify all functional requirements are met
• Acceptance Criteria: Test against the acceptance criteria from the specification
• Error Handling: Test error scenarios and edge cases
• Performance: Basic performance validation if relevant
• Documentation: Update any necessary documentation

Step 5: Final Review and Cleanup

Complete the implementation:

• Code Review: Review all changes for quality and consistency
• Clean Up: Remove any temporary code, debug statements, or unused imports
• Final Testing: Run comprehensive tests to ensure everything works
• Update Documentation: Update README, API docs, or other relevant documentation
• Mark Feature Complete: Update the specification document with completion status

Communication Guidelines

• Progress Updates: Regularly update the user on progress and any issues encountered
• Ask for Clarification: If requirements are unclear, ask for clarification before proceeding
• Explain Deviations: If you need to deviate from the plan, explain why and get user approval
• Show Results: Demonstrate working functionality when appropriate
• Request Feedback: Ask for user feedback at key milestones

Quality Standards

• Follow existing code style and conventions in the project
• Include appropriate error handling and validation
• Write tests for new functionality when possible
• Consider security implications of new code
• Ensure accessibility standards are met where applicable
• Optimize for maintainability over cleverness