When to Plan Thoroughly
Plan mode and extended thinking are powerful for complex tasks, but not every task needs deep planning. Some scenarios benefit from thorough upfront planning, while others are better tackled by diving straight in.
Classify each scenario based on whether it benefits from Plan mode + extended thinking or should be approached directly.
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