Plans

This directory contains design documents and general planning documentation to guide work on substantial features and epics for the Cloud Control Plane project.

Purpose

The plans directory serves as a central repository for:

• Design Documents: Detailed technical designs for major features and architectural changes
• Epic Planning: High-level planning documents that outline the scope, requirements, and approach for substantial bodies of work
• Implementation Guides: Strategic documentation that helps teams coordinate on complex, multi-component features
• Architectural Decision Records: Documentation of significant architectural choices and their rationale

When to Create a Plan Document

Consider creating a plan document when:

• The feature spans multiple services or components
• The implementation will take more than a sprint
• The feature requires architectural decisions or changes
• Multiple team members need to coordinate on the work
• The approach needs review and alignment before implementation

Document Structure

Plan documents should generally include:

• Overview and motivation
• Goals and non-goals
• Technical approach and design
• Implementation phases or milestones
• Open questions and considerations
• Alternative approaches considered