diff --git a/src/modules/bmvcs/README.md b/src/modules/bmvcs/README.md index 3c8c2ec1..2207ed08 100644 --- a/src/modules/bmvcs/README.md +++ b/src/modules/bmvcs/README.md @@ -144,7 +144,7 @@ BMVCS integrates optionally with BMM (BMad Method) agents: - **[VCS Agnostic Principles](./docs/VCS_AGNOSTIC_PRINCIPLES.md)** - Philosophy and approach - **[VCS Agnostic Proposal](./docs/VCS_AGNOSTIC_PROPOSAL.md)** - Detailed implementation design - **[VCS Detection Confidence](./docs/VCS_DETECTION_CONFIDENCE.md)** - How discovery scoring works -- **[Usage Examples](./docs/examples/vcs-adaptation-examples.md)** - Practical examples +- **[Usage Examples](./examples/vcs-adaptation-examples.md)** - Practical examples --- @@ -187,6 +187,16 @@ src/modules/bmvcs/ --- +## 📚 Documentation + +- **[VCS Agnostic Principles](./docs/VCS_AGNOSTIC_PRINCIPLES.md)** - Philosophy and approach +- **[VCS Agnostic Proposal](./docs/VCS_AGNOSTIC_PROPOSAL.md)** - Detailed implementation design +- **[VCS Detection Confidence](./docs/VCS_DETECTION_CONFIDENCE.md)** - How discovery scoring works +- **[Usage Examples](./examples/vcs-adaptation-examples.md)** - Practical examples +- **[Development Approach](./docs/DEVELOPMENT_APPROACH.md)** - Module creation strategy and BMB comparison + +--- + ## 🤝 Contributing BMVCS is part of the BMAD Method project. See [CONTRIBUTING.md](../../../CONTRIBUTING.md) for guidelines. @@ -208,9 +218,9 @@ Same license as BMAD Method project. ## 🔗 Links -- **BMAD Method:** https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD -- **Issue Tracker:** https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/issues -- **Discord:** https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj +- **BMAD Method:** +- **Issue Tracker:** +- **Discord:** --- diff --git a/src/modules/bmvcs/docs/DEVELOPMENT_APPROACH.md b/src/modules/bmvcs/docs/DEVELOPMENT_APPROACH.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..fa53e0a7 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/modules/bmvcs/docs/DEVELOPMENT_APPROACH.md @@ -0,0 +1,310 @@ +# BMVCS Development Approach + +**Document Type:** Module Development Analysis +**Status:** Retrospective Analysis +**Version:** 1.0.0 +**Date:** 2025-09-30 + +--- + +## Overview + +This document analyzes the development approach used for creating the BMVCS module and compares it with the standard BMB (BMAD Builder) `create-module` workflow introduced in BMAD v6. + +--- + +## Module Creation Strategy + +BMVCS was developed using a **direct development approach** rather than the standard BMB `create-module` workflow. This was an intentional choice that proved beneficial for this specific module. + +--- + +## Why Direct Development? + +### Advantages for BMVCS + +The direct development approach provided several key benefits: + +#### 1. Speed + +- Rapid prototyping without multi-step wizard overhead +- Immediate implementation of ideas +- No waiting for workflow prompts +- Fast iteration cycles + +#### 2. Flexibility + +- Freedom to experiment with VCS-agnostic concepts +- Ability to deviate from standard patterns when needed +- Custom structure for unique requirements +- Real-time architectural decisions + +#### 3. Customization + +- Unique structure tailored to specific needs +- Custom VCS adaptation templates system +- Innovative confidence scoring mechanism +- Specialized discovery task patterns + +#### 4. Innovation + +- Space to develop new patterns +- Discovery tasks with interactive prompts +- Adapter agent paradigm +- Template-based workflow adaptations + +--- + +## When to Use Each Approach + +### Use Direct Development When: + +✓ You have clear vision of the module structure +✓ Experimenting with new concepts or patterns +✓ Working in alpha/research mode +✓ Need fast iteration cycles +✓ Creating innovative/non-standard modules +✓ Have deep understanding of BMAD v6 architecture + +### Use BMB create-module When: + +✓ First time creating a BMAD module +✓ Need guided process with validation +✓ Want guaranteed v6 compatibility +✓ Prefer scaffolding over manual creation +✓ Building standard domain modules +✓ Want automatic roadmap and TODO generation + +--- + +## BMVCS vs BMB Standards Compliance + +Despite bypassing the BMB workflow, BMVCS fully adheres to BMAD v6 module standards: + +| Component | BMB Standard | BMVCS Implementation | Status | +| -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | ------------ | +| **Structure** | `agents/`, `workflows/`, `tasks/`, `templates/` | All present | ✅ Compliant | +| **Installer** | `_module-installer/` with config | Complete with custom logic | ✅ Compliant | +| **Primary Agent** | Minimum 1 agent | `vcs-adapter.md` | ✅ Compliant | +| **Workflows** | 2-10 workflows | `setup-vcs` workflow | ✅ Compliant | +| **Tasks** | Supporting tasks | 3 tasks (discover, adapt, validate) | ✅ Compliant | +| **Documentation** | README + docs | README + 4 detailed docs | ✅ Compliant | +| **Templates** | Shared resources | 5 VCS adaptation templates | ✅ Compliant | +| **Examples** | Usage examples | Comprehensive examples/ folder | ✅ Compliant | +| **Installer Config** | `install-menu-config.yaml` | Complete configuration | ✅ Compliant | +| **Module Metadata** | Version, status, code | All present in README | ✅ Compliant | + +### Additional Components Beyond Standards + +BMVCS includes components that exceed BMB standards: + +- **Confidence Scoring System** - Novel VCS detection algorithm +- **Adaptation Templates** - YAML-based workflow configurations +- **Interactive Discovery** - Multi-step VCS identification process +- **Integration Hooks** - Optional BMM agent integration points + +--- + +## Comparison: What Each Approach Provides + +### BMB create-module Provides + +**Workflow Features:** + +- Interactive module brainstorming session +- Module brief creation workflow +- Step-by-step component planning +- Automatic directory scaffolding +- Generated configuration files +- Module validation checks +- Development roadmap (TODO.md) +- Post-creation summary + +**Quality Assurance:** + +- Guaranteed v6 structure compliance +- Configuration file templates +- Installer setup automation +- Documentation templates +- Component naming validation + +### Direct Development Provides + +**Flexibility:** + +- Immediate implementation +- Custom architectural patterns +- Experimentation freedom +- Innovation space +- Rapid prototyping + +**Trade-offs:** + +- Manual structure creation +- Self-validation required +- Documentation written from scratch +- Installer logic custom-built + +--- + +## BMVCS Development Timeline + +### Phase 1: Concept & Research + +- Analyzed BMAD v6 architecture changes +- Researched VCS-agnostic approaches +- Studied BMB module structure patterns +- Decided on direct development approach + +### Phase 2: Core Structure + +- Created module directory structure +- Built VCS Adapter agent +- Designed discovery task flow +- Implemented adaptation templates + +### Phase 3: Integration & Testing + +- Developed installer configuration +- Created workflow components +- Built validation mechanisms +- Tested with multiple VCS types + +### Phase 4: Documentation + +- Wrote comprehensive README +- Created principle documents +- Built example implementations +- Added confidence scoring docs + +--- + +## Lessons Learned + +### What Worked Well + +1. **Rapid Prototyping** + - Concepts became implementations quickly + - Easy to pivot when better ideas emerged + - No workflow constraints slowing progress + +2. **Custom Innovation** + - Confidence scoring system emerged naturally + - Template-based adaptations designed iteratively + - Discovery flow refined through experimentation + +3. **Architecture Flexibility** + - Could break conventions when beneficial + - Novel patterns (adapter agent) explored freely + - Integration hooks added organically + +### What Could Be Improved + +1. **Validation Checkpoints** + - Manual verification of BMB compliance needed + - No automatic structure validation + - Self-auditing required + +2. **Documentation Overhead** + - More upfront documentation writing + - No auto-generated component lists + - Manual README maintenance + +3. **Roadmap Management** + - No automatic TODO.md generation + - Manual tracking of remaining work + - Self-managed development phases + +--- + +## Recommendations for Future Modules + +### For Standard Modules + +**Use BMB create-module workflow:** + +- Domain-specific modules (Legal, Medical, Finance, etc.) +- Content creation modules +- Productivity tools +- Game development modules +- Standard agent + workflow combinations + +### For Innovative Modules + +**Consider direct development:** + +- Novel architectural patterns +- Research/experimental modules +- Cross-cutting concerns (like BMVCS) +- Infrastructure modules +- Tool/builder modules + +### Hybrid Approach + +**Combine both methods:** + +1. Use BMB for initial scaffolding +2. Customize structure for special needs +3. Add innovative components manually +4. Leverage BMB validation at end + +--- + +## Key Takeaways + +### Both Approaches Are Valid + +- **BMB create-module** = Scaffolding tool for structured creation +- **Direct development** = Production-ready structure built manually + +### BMVCS Proves a Point + +Understanding BMAD v6 architecture allows successful module creation without mandatory tooling. The direct development approach can be faster and more flexible for experienced developers working on innovative modules. + +### This May Become a Pattern + +The "rapid prototyping pattern" demonstrated by BMVCS development could be documented as an official alternative approach for experienced BMAD module developers. + +--- + +## Future Possibilities + +### Retrospective BMB Validation + +- Run BMB validation tools on existing modules +- Compare hand-built vs generated structures +- Identify gaps or improvements +- Update module to incorporate BMB best practices + +### Tooling Enhancement + +- Create "validate-module" tool for manual modules +- Build "enhance-module" to add BMB features to existing modules +- Develop "module-audit" for compliance checking + +### Documentation Pattern + +- Use BMVCS as case study in BMB documentation +- Show both approaches in module creation guides +- Provide decision matrix for approach selection + +--- + +## Conclusion + +BMVCS demonstrates that direct development is a viable alternative to the BMB create-module workflow for certain types of modules. While BMB provides structure and guidance, direct development offers speed and flexibility for experienced developers working on innovative or experimental modules. + +The key is understanding **when to use which approach** based on: + +- Developer experience level +- Module complexity and novelty +- Need for speed vs structure +- Standard vs innovative patterns + +Both approaches have their place in the BMAD v6 ecosystem, and this document serves as guidance for future module developers choosing their path. + +--- + +**Author:** BMAD-METHOD Development Team +**Contributors:** Claude Code AI Assistant +**License:** Same as BMAD-METHOD project