Can I use this for human-agent collaboration?

Yes, the strategies for file ownership and module decomposition apply equally to teams of humans, AI agents, or hybrid workflows.

What is the difference between Vertical Slice and Horizontal Layer integration?

A Vertical Slice assigns an agent a complete feature from UI to API, while Horizontal Layering assigns agents to specific architectural layers like frontend or database across all features.

When should I choose directory-based ownership?

Directory-based ownership is best for well-organized codebases with clear physical boundaries where features are contained within specific folders.

How does this skill prevent merge conflicts between agents?

The skill enforces a cardinal rule of one owner per file and utilizes interface contracts and change request patterns to manage boundaries when files must be shared.

Parallel Feature Development

Name: Parallel Feature Development
Author: gwickman

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协作工具

Orchestrates multi-agent development workflows using file ownership strategies and conflict avoidance rules to streamline parallel feature implementation.

This skill provides a structured framework for managing complex software development tasks across multiple AI agents or developers. It offers specific strategies for decomposing features into manageable work streams, establishing clear boundaries through file ownership, and implementing interface contracts to prevent merge conflicts. By defining integration patterns like vertical slices or horizontal layers, the skill ensures that parallel contributions merge seamlessly into a cohesive, production-ready codebase, making it essential for teams scaling their AI-driven development operations.

主要功能

01Automated conflict avoidance and 'Cardinal Rule' enforcement

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03Vertical slice and horizontal layer integration patterns

04Optimized branch management for multi-agent workflows

05Directory, module, and layer-based file ownership strategies

06Standardized interface contract design for inter-agent communication

使用场景

01Designing robust interface contracts between parallel development work streams

02Establishing clear ownership boundaries in shared multi-contributor repositories

03Decomposing large features for simultaneous implementation by multiple agents

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add gwickman/auto-dev-test-target-1 parallel-feature-development

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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