The five-step loop: spec, plan, implement, verify, consolidate

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Learn the five-step loop to prevent workflow drift and ensure repeatable processes

intermediate Published 17 May 2026
Action Steps
  1. Write a spec.md to define project requirements
  2. Plan the implementation using the spec as a guide
  3. Implement the project according to the plan
  4. Verify the implementation against the spec
  5. Consolidate the results and refine the spec for future iterations
Who Needs to Know This

Developers, product managers, and project managers can benefit from this workflow to improve collaboration and reduce errors

Key Insight

💡 A well-defined spec is the foundation of a repeatable and drift-free workflow

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Key Takeaways

Learn the five-step loop to prevent workflow drift and ensure repeatable processes

Full Article

How spec.md becomes the anchor for a repeatable workflow that prevents drift across turns. Why plan mode is the cheapest insurance, and why skipping the spec is the most expensive failure mode I keep seeing.
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