BMAD-METHOD/bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/template-technical.md

# Technical Research Report: {{technical_question}}

**Date:** {{date}}
**Prepared by:** {{user_name}}
**Project Context:** {{project_context}}

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## Executive Summary

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### Key Recommendation

**Primary Choice:** [Technology/Pattern Name]

**Rationale:** [2-3 sentence summary]

**Key Benefits:**

- [Benefit 1]
- [Benefit 2]
- [Benefit 3]

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## 1. Research Objectives

### Technical Question

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### Project Context

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### Requirements and Constraints

#### Functional Requirements

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#### Non-Functional Requirements

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#### Technical Constraints

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## 2. Technology Options Evaluated

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## 3. Detailed Technology Profiles

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### Option 1: [Technology Name]

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### Option 2: [Technology Name]

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### Option 3: [Technology Name]

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### Option 4: [Technology Name]

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### Option 5: [Technology Name]

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## 4. Comparative Analysis

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### Weighted Analysis

**Decision Priorities:**
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## 5. Trade-offs and Decision Factors

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### Key Trade-offs

[Comparison of major trade-offs between top options]

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## 6. Real-World Evidence

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## 7. Architecture Pattern Analysis

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## 8. Recommendations

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### Implementation Roadmap

1. **Proof of Concept Phase**
   - [POC objectives and timeline]

2. **Key Implementation Decisions**
   - [Critical decisions to make during implementation]

3. **Migration Path** (if applicable)
   - [Migration approach from current state]

4. **Success Criteria**
   - [How to validate the decision]

### Risk Mitigation

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## 9. Architecture Decision Record (ADR)

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## 10. References and Resources

### Documentation

- [Links to official documentation]

### Benchmarks and Case Studies

- [Links to benchmarks and real-world case studies]

### Community Resources

- [Links to communities, forums, discussions]

### Additional Reading

- [Links to relevant articles, papers, talks]

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## Appendices

### Appendix A: Detailed Comparison Matrix

[Full comparison table with all evaluated dimensions]

### Appendix B: Proof of Concept Plan

[Detailed POC plan if needed]

### Appendix C: Cost Analysis

[TCO analysis if performed]

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## References and Sources

**CRITICAL: All technical claims, versions, and benchmarks must be verifiable through sources below**

### Official Documentation and Release Notes

{{sources_official_docs}}

### Performance Benchmarks and Comparisons

{{sources_benchmarks}}

### Community Experience and Reviews

{{sources_community}}

### Architecture Patterns and Best Practices

{{sources_architecture}}

### Additional Technical References

{{sources_additional}}

### Version Verification

- **Technologies Researched:** {{technology_count}}
- **Versions Verified ({{current_year}}):** {{verified_versions_count}}
- **Sources Requiring Update:** {{outdated_sources_count}}

**Note:** All version numbers were verified using current {{current_year}} sources. Versions may change - always verify latest stable release before implementation.

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## Document Information

**Workflow:** BMad Research Workflow - Technical Research v2.0
**Generated:** {{date}}
**Research Type:** Technical/Architecture Research
**Next Review:** [Date for review/update]
**Total Sources Cited:** {{total_sources}}

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_This technical research report was generated using the BMad Method Research Workflow, combining systematic technology evaluation frameworks with real-time research and analysis. All version numbers and technical claims are backed by current {{current_year}} sources._