What format did the input tasks come in? What was it? A discussion, a brief description of the initiative, business requirements?

Tasks usually come in a format depending on the stage and source of the request. This can be:

• A discussion or meeting where a general understanding of the initiative is formed.
• A brief description of the initiative or feature, often in the form of a user story or epic.
• Formalized business requirements describing functionality, constraints, and acceptance criteria.

In practice, it often starts with a discussion, then a document with business requirements is formed, which serves as the basis for technical specifications and further development.