ozerohax/planning-scope-definition

<purpose> <item>Stabilize the plan: capture what we do and what we do not do</item> </purpose> <inputs> <required>Goal or requirements</required> <optional>Timeline/risk/process constraints</optional> <optional>Adjacent areas that must not be touched</optional> </inputs> <method> <step>Write the In scope list as finite outcomes/behaviors</step> <step>Write the Out of scope list as explicit exclusions (with reasons)</step> <step>List assumptions that affect implementation</step> <step>List open questions that change scope or priorities</step> </method>

<output_format>

<section>In scope</section> <section>Out of scope</section> <section>Assumptions</section> <section>Open questions</section> </output_format>

<quality_rules> <rule importance="critical">In/Out are stated as verifiable claims, not vague wording</rule> <rule importance="high">Out of scope is specific (to protect against scope creep)</rule> </quality_rules>