Parallel Feature Development
This is the playbook for splitting feature work across multiple AI agents without them stepping on each other's toes. It covers file ownership strategies (by directory, module, or layer), the cardinal rule of one owner per file, and integration patterns like vertical slices versus horizontal layers. The interface contract approach is smart: create a shared types file that nobody touches, so both the UI and API implementers can work in parallel against the same agreed upon signature. The troubleshooting section is honest about what actually goes wrong, like when barrel files create conflicts or when your initial decomposition turns out to be wrong mid-stream. If you're orchestrating multiple agents on the same codebase, this gives you the structure to avoid merge hell.
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$ npx -y skills add wshobson/agents --skill parallel-feature-development --agent claude-codeInstalls into .claude/skills of the current project.
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Parallel Feature Development
Strategies for decomposing features into parallel work streams, establishing file ownership boundaries, avoiding conflicts, and integrating results from multiple implementer agents.
When to Use This Skill
- Decomposing a feature for parallel implementation
- Establishing file ownership boundaries between agents
- Designing interface contracts between parallel work streams
- Choosing integration strategies (vertical slice vs horizontal layer)
- Managing branch and merge workflows for parallel development
File Ownership Strategies
By Directory
Assign each implementer ownership of specific directories:
implementer-1: src/components/auth/
implementer-2: src/api/auth/
implementer-3: tests/auth/
Best for: Well-organized codebases with clear directory boundaries.
By Module
Assign ownership of logical modules (which may span directories):
implementer-1: Authentication module (login, register, logout)
implementer-2: Authorization module (roles, permissions, guards)
Best for: Feature-oriented architectures, domain-driven design.
By Layer
Assign ownership of architectural layers:
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