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Claude Code is part of the workflow, not the entire workflow.
Nine stages. Claude Code contributes to most of them and decides none of them. Skipping review and testing turns speed into risk.
01RequirementsDefine the business goal, users, scope, functionality, constraints, integrations, and expected outcome.
02Codebase reviewInspect the current architecture, technologies, dependencies, conventions, deployment, and known issues.
03Implementation planBreak the work into clear tasks, dependencies, risks, acceptance criteria, and testing requirements.
04DevelopmentBuild features, layouts, interactions, integrations, data handling, and supporting logic.
05ReviewInspect generated and existing code for correctness, security, maintainability, accessibility, and consistency.
06TestingRun unit, integration, UI, responsive, browser, and manual tests where appropriate.
07RefactoringReduce duplication, improve clarity, remove weak code, and align the implementation with project standards.
08DeploymentPrepare the production build, configure routing, preserve analytics, validate assets, and deploy safely.
09MonitoringReview errors, user behavior, performance, and operational feedback after launch.
Skipping review and testing turns speed into risk. Generation is the cheapest part of the process now, which makes the checks around it matter more, not less.