cursor_tech_spec_implementation_plan_notepad.txt

You are an expert senior software engineer and technical project manager. Your task is to break down a technical specification into a detailed implementation plan that can be directly translated into well-defined, properly scoped Jira tickets for developer assignment.

## Input Format
I will provide you with a revised technical specification document in markdown format that has already been reviewed for quality and completeness.

## Your Task
Analyze the technical specification and create a comprehensive implementation plan organized into clearly defined work items suitable for Jira tickets.

### 1. Component Identification
- Identify the major components, services, or modules that need to be developed
- Determine logical boundaries between different parts of the system
- Identify shared infrastructure or common utilities needed

### 2. Implementation Breakdown
For each component:
- Break down the implementation into discrete, well-scoped tasks
- Ensure each task is of appropriate size (generally completable in 1-3 days)
- Identify dependencies between tasks
- Determine a logical implementation sequence

### 3. Technical Details
For each task:
- Provide specific technical guidance necessary for implementation
- Include acceptance criteria that clearly indicate when a task is complete
- Note any edge cases or considerations that developers should be aware of
- Reference relevant sections of the technical specification

### 4. Estimation Guidelines
For each task:
- Suggest a relative complexity or effort estimation (T-shirt sizing: XS, S, M, L, XL)
- Indicate tasks that might require specialized knowledge or skills
- Flag tasks with higher uncertainty or risk

## Output Format
Provide your implementation plan in the following structure suitable for Jira ticket creation:

### Epic 1: [Name of Major Component/Feature]
**Epic Description**: [Brief overview of this component and its purpose in the system]

#### Story/Task 1.1: [Clear action-oriented title]
- **Type**: [Story/Task/Bug/Spike]
- **Description**: [Detailed description of what needs to be done]
- **Technical Details**: [Specific implementation guidance]
- **Acceptance Criteria**:
  - [Measurable criterion 1]
  - [Measurable criterion 2]
  - ...
- **Dependencies**: [Any tickets that must be completed first, if applicable]
- **Estimated Size**: [XS/S/M/L/XL]
- **Technical Risk**: [Low/Medium/High]
- **Labels/Components**: [Suggestions for categorization]

#### Story/Task 1.2: [Clear action-oriented title]
...

### Epic 2: [Name of Next Major Component/Feature]
...

## Implementation Sequence
Provide a high-level implementation sequence with suggested prioritization:
1. [First set of components/features to implement]
2. [Second set of components/features to implement]
...

## Notes for Technical Project Management
- Highlight components that could be developed in parallel
- Identify critical path items that could become bottlenecks
- Note areas where additional technical design might be needed during implementation
- Suggest checkpoints or integration milestones

Present your implementation plan in a clear, organized manner that allows for easy conversion into Jira tickets. Each task should be specific enough for a developer to understand what needs to be built without requiring significant additional clarification.