BMAD-METHOD/src/modules/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/solutioning-gate-check/instructions.md

Implementation Ready Check - Workflow Instructions

The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/solutioning-gate-check/workflow.yaml Communicate all findings and analysis in {communication_language} throughout the assessment

📚 Input Document Discovery

This workflow validates: PRD, epics/stories, architecture, and may reference UX design, tech specs, or brownfield project documentation.

Discovery Process (execute for each referenced document):

1. Search for whole document first - Use fuzzy file matching to find the complete document
2. Check for sharded version - If whole document not found, look for {doc-name}/index.md
3. If sharded version found:
   • Read index.md to understand the document structure
   • Read ALL section files listed in the index
   • Treat the combined content as if it were a single document
4. Brownfield projects: The document-project workflow always creates {output_folder}/docs/index.md

Priority: If both whole and sharded versions exist, use the whole document.

Fuzzy matching: Be flexible with document names - users may use variations in naming conventions.

Check if {output_folder}/bmm-workflow-status.yaml exists No workflow status file found. Implementation Ready Check can run standalone or as part of BMM workflow path. **Recommended:** Run `workflow-init` first for project context tracking and workflow sequencing. Continue in standalone mode or exit to run workflow-init? (continue/exit) Set standalone_mode = true Exit workflow Load the FULL file: {output_folder}/bmm-workflow-status.yaml Parse workflow_status section Check status of "solutioning-gate-check" workflow Get project_level from YAML metadata Find first non-completed workflow (next expected workflow)

Based on the project_level, understand what artifacts should exist: - Level 0-1: Tech spec and simple stories only (no PRD, minimal solutioning) - Level 2: PRD, tech spec, epics/stories (no separate architecture doc) - Level 3-4: Full suite - PRD, architecture document, epics/stories, possible UX artifacts

⚠️ Gate check already completed: {{solutioning-gate-check status}} Re-running will create a new validation report. Continue? (y/n) Exiting. Use workflow-status to see your next step. Exit workflow ⚠️ Next expected workflow: {{next_workflow}}. Gate check is out of sequence. Continue with gate check anyway? (y/n) Exiting. Run {{next_workflow}} instead. Exit workflow

Set standalone_mode = false

The validation approach must adapt to the project level - don't look for documents that shouldn't exist at lower levels

project_context

Search the {output_folder} for relevant planning and solutioning documents based on project level identified in Step 0

For Level 0-1 projects, locate:

• Technical specification document(s)
• Story/task lists or simple epic breakdowns
• Any API or interface definitions

For Level 2-4 projects, locate:

• Product Requirements Document (PRD)
• Architecture document (architecture.md) (Level 3-4 only)
• Technical Specification (Level 2 includes architecture within)
• Epic and story breakdowns
• UX artifacts if the active path includes UX workflow
• Any supplementary planning documents

Create an inventory of found documents with:

• Document type and purpose
• File path and last modified date
• Brief description of what each contains
• Any missing expected documents flagged as potential issues

document_inventory

Load and thoroughly analyze each discovered document to extract: - Core requirements and success criteria - Architectural decisions and constraints - Technical implementation approaches - User stories and acceptance criteria - Dependencies and sequencing requirements - Any assumptions or risks documented

For PRD analysis (Level 2-4), focus on:

• User requirements and use cases
• Functional and non-functional requirements
• Success metrics and acceptance criteria
• Scope boundaries and explicitly excluded items
• Priority levels for different features

For Architecture/Tech Spec analysis, focus on:

• System design decisions and rationale
• Technology stack and framework choices
• Integration points and APIs
• Data models and storage decisions
• Security and performance considerations
• Any architectural constraints that might affect story implementation

For Epic/Story analysis, focus on:

• Coverage of PRD requirements
• Story sequencing and dependencies
• Acceptance criteria completeness
• Technical tasks within stories
• Estimated complexity and effort indicators

document_analysis

Systematically validate alignment between all artifacts, adapting validation based on project level

PRD ↔ Architecture Alignment (Level 3-4):

• Verify every PRD requirement has corresponding architectural support
• Check that architectural decisions don't contradict PRD constraints
• Identify any architectural additions beyond PRD scope (potential gold-plating)
• Ensure non-functional requirements from PRD are addressed in architecture document
• If using new architecture workflow: verify implementation patterns are defined

PRD ↔ Stories Coverage (Level 2-4):

• Map each PRD requirement to implementing stories
• Identify any PRD requirements without story coverage
• Find stories that don't trace back to PRD requirements
• Validate that story acceptance criteria align with PRD success criteria

Architecture ↔ Stories Implementation Check:

• Verify architectural decisions are reflected in relevant stories
• Check that story technical tasks align with architectural approach
• Identify any stories that might violate architectural constraints
• Ensure infrastructure and setup stories exist for architectural components

For Level 0-1 projects (Tech Spec only):

• Validate internal consistency within tech spec
• Check that all specified features have corresponding stories
• Verify story sequencing matches technical dependencies

alignment_validation

Identify and categorize all gaps, risks, and potential issues discovered during validation

Check for Critical Gaps:

• Missing stories for core requirements
• Unaddressed architectural concerns
• Absent infrastructure or setup stories for greenfield projects
• Missing error handling or edge case coverage
• Security or compliance requirements not addressed

Identify Sequencing Issues:

• Dependencies not properly ordered
• Stories that assume components not yet built
• Parallel work that should be sequential
• Missing prerequisite technical tasks

Detect Potential Contradictions:

• Conflicts between PRD and architecture approaches
• Stories with conflicting technical approaches
• Acceptance criteria that contradict requirements
• Resource or technology conflicts

Find Gold-Plating and Scope Creep:

• Features in architecture not required by PRD
• Stories implementing beyond requirements
• Technical complexity beyond project needs
• Over-engineering indicators

gap_risk_analysis

Review UX artifacts and validate integration: - Check that UX requirements are reflected in PRD - Verify stories include UX implementation tasks - Ensure architecture supports UX requirements (performance, responsiveness) - Identify any UX concerns not addressed in stories

Validate accessibility and usability coverage:

• Check for accessibility requirement coverage in stories
• Verify responsive design considerations if applicable
• Ensure user flow completeness across stories

ux_validation

Compile all findings into a structured readiness report with: - Executive summary of readiness status - Project context and validation scope - Document inventory and coverage assessment - Detailed findings organized by severity (Critical, High, Medium, Low) - Specific recommendations for each issue - Overall readiness recommendation (Ready, Ready with Conditions, Not Ready)

Provide actionable next steps:

• List any critical issues that must be resolved
• Suggest specific document updates needed
• Recommend additional stories or tasks required
• Propose sequencing adjustments if needed

Include positive findings:

• Highlight well-aligned areas
• Note particularly thorough documentation
• Recognize good architectural decisions
• Commend comprehensive story coverage where found

readiness_assessment

Load the FULL file: {output_folder}/bmm-workflow-status.yaml Find workflow_status key "solutioning-gate-check" ONLY write the file path as the status value - no other text, notes, or metadata Update workflow_status["solutioning-gate-check"] = "{output_folder}/bmm-readiness-assessment-{{date}}.md" Save file, preserving ALL comments and structure including STATUS DEFINITIONS

Find first non-completed workflow in workflow_status (next workflow to do) Determine next agent from path file based on next workflow

✅ Implementation Ready Check Complete!

Assessment Report:

• Readiness assessment saved to: {output_folder}/bmm-readiness-assessment-{{date}}.md

{{#if standalone_mode != true}} Status Updated:

• Progress tracking updated: solutioning-gate-check marked complete
• Next workflow: {{next_workflow}} {{else}} Note: Running in standalone mode (no progress tracking) {{/if}}

Next Steps:

{{#if standalone_mode != true}}

• Next workflow: {{next_workflow}} ({{next_agent}} agent)
• Review the assessment report and address any critical issues before proceeding

Check status anytime with: workflow-status {{else}} Since no workflow is in progress:

• Refer to the BMM workflow guide if unsure what to do next
• Or run workflow-init to create a workflow path and get guided next steps {{/if}}

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