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name: dependency-upgrade-plan description: Plan safe dependency upgrades with risk notes. Use when a mid-level developer is tasked with upgrading libraries.

Dependency Upgrade Plan

Purpose

Plan safe dependency upgrades with risk notes.

Inputs to request

• Current and target versions.
• Release notes and breaking changes.
• Test coverage and release cadence.

Workflow

1. Identify version gaps and breaking change notes.
2. Propose upgrade order and testing focus.
3. List rollback steps if regressions appear.

Output

• Upgrade plan with risks and tests.

Quality bar

• Upgrade the smallest risky dependency first.
• Note any migration tooling available.